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Dad has cancer and congestive heart failure too. His time is limited. How do I give him the best quality care?
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speeddemontoo
Answered Mar 2011
What is the first thing we need to do when the pulmonologist has suggested hospice for our mother-in-law?
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geewiz
Answered Mar 2011
How do I initiate Hospice for our mother-in-law? Pulmonologist just said she probably has less than 60 days
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debmcd1256
Answered Mar 2011
Is there a poem I can share with my father to help with the passing of my mother?
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bobO
Answered Mar 2011
My 89-year-old mother has just been placed in a nursing home hospice unit and wants to come home. What can I tell her?
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Evpraxia
Answered Mar 2011
Hello Everyone, I wanted to let you know that Mom passed away on Mon, Feb 21. She is at peace now. My best to you all - Heidi
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Eddie
Answered Mar 2011
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What are the signs of end of life? I think my mother is close but I need some guidance as to what to look for. Who has gone through this?
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pltrickey
Answered Feb 2011
My 97-year-old mother broke her hip, had surgery (ball joint) and now she can't swallow. They put in a NG tub today. How long will it be in?
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Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF
Answered Feb 2011
My mom passed away and I don't know what my father wants, needs or what to do to help him. How can I best help him and communicate?
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nbwed1
Answered Feb 2011
how to deal with the equipment used after death?
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Evpraxia
Answered Feb 2011
Is it healthy for my dad to fall asleep while sitting and talking?
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chadburbage1
Answered Feb 2011
Hospice called and said dad has short time to live. We are not close because he abused me as a child. Should I go 2,500 miles to be with him?
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shoningram
Answered Feb 2011
Can you go on hospice and still continue dialysis?
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AgingCareEditor
Answered Jan 2011
Is it better to make some CMO or put on hospice and can someone go on hospice and continue with dialysis? She has MRSA in blood, and severe headaches.
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jgreenhalgh
Asked Jan 2011
My mom cannot speak and only makes noises of pain. She has stage IV cancer and is in Hospice. Is there any possibility she can make it?
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Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF
Answered Jan 2011
One of the Hospice nurses sang at a funeral about "if you could see me now, I'm walking straight and tall" does anyone know this song?
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DMP
Answered Jan 2011
How can my friend have any energy and stay awake while getting hospice care for cancer? He sleeps so much. Of course on lots of pain meds.
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pamella
Answered Jan 2011
Who helped you handle the end of life with your loved one?
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hapfra
Answered Dec 2010
My 88-year-old mom is a home with a caregiver. She cannot see or walk well anymore, should I consider a hospice service?
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PirateQueen
Answered Nov 2010
How soon after an elderly spouse dies should the widow be alone?
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NancyH
Answered Nov 2010
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