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Mom is in the hospital we all kinda know she’s going but when do we make a plan for hospice care? No one likes to talk about it but I feel it’s time she could go this week no matter what they are doing in the hospital she’s barely on life support at the moment and feeding tubes this might be it. So should we make a move now?

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I feel that most people wait to long and are not able to get the most Hospice can offer.
Hospice can care for mom at home, or where ever she goes once discharged from the hospital.
If she is discharged with feeding tubes Hospice will not request that they be removed. If she is on IV’s Hospice will not continue IV’s for fluids.
Hospice will provide all the supplies and equipment that you would need to care for her.
I would call several and “interview” them. There are two basic types. For profit and Not for profit. Also keep in mind that you can change your mind. If you decide that you do not want Hospice it can be discontinued and mom can go back to her PCP.
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We definitely want hospice but not at home care we want her there my grandma was there and it was the best place to be she had her own room this was back in 2004. know it’s my mom unfortunately and life after will change we both won’t be trapped any more I can have my life back she will be in heaven free talking peoples ear off
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Speak to the hospital doctor and social worker about starting hospice services now. I’m sorry you’re going through this and wish you all peace
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I agree with grandma that some people wait too long before starting on hospice care.

As daughter1930 says, please notify the social worker and her doctor that you need hospice ASAP.

Hospice will keep her as comfortable as possible during this period.

It’s a difficult time. My mom is on hospice now. I am pleased with their compassionate service.

Take advantage of the social worker and clergy if you wish.
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As of know she’s on a c pep machine not doing well I’m in Las Vegas getting calls every few hours getting updates I live and work in Vegas this might be it the way it sounds on the phone it’s just a waiting game we are just waiting at this point
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If you're asking the question, then yes you should be getting hospice involved. I'm surprised that the hospital staff hasn't mentioned it to you yet. It's never to early to get them involved, but it often can be too late. I'm sorry that you're having to go through this now. I pray that you'll have peace in the days ahead.
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Does someone have medical power of attorney for her? They can decline feeding tubes -- they aren't automatically put in. There needs to be a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order at the hospital for her as well.

She can't be on hospice if she's in the hospital.
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