It was suggested to us by the nurse practitioner at Mom's facility after several falls and then passing out with some sort of TIA. We met with the hospice care company today and I am still very unsure and was hoping to get the pros and cons from those who have done it. It is our understanding the care would have a different goal, for managing comfort rather than managing health. I do not know if my mother is ready for that though I don't want any aggressive form of treatment for her at her age… read more
Dad had in home hospice the last 7 weeks of his life. The do provide pallative for comfort. They took him off aricept. A doctor has to order it and has to be approved by medicare. It's end of life care. They do that when the opinion that's there's only 6 weeks of life remaining in their opinion. However, it can be extended longer. The hospice team coordinates everything.
I volunteered for hospice for several years. The caregivers are wonderful professionals. They are there to give good quality of life until the end. Don't be afraid...give it a try.
We have come to that point in my mom's care and have decided to go with Hospice care. We found them to be fantastic and extremely helpful and understanding. We placed my dad under hospice which I was against and had a negative feeling from the beginning as I didn't want to accept that we were facing an end of life situation for my 93 yo Dad. Who wants to face or admit their parent(s) are dying. I know I didn't. But in the end, when all was said and done, they were helpful in caring for not only Dad but our well being. They showed concern for me especially where I was his caretaker at home.
Now it's mom's turn (less than 3 months later). Although she is much younger than my Dad, both my sister and I had absolutely no qualms about placing her under Hospice care. We found that their objective is to just make our loved one as comfortable as possible and let "nature take its course". No one wants their loved one to pass but if they have to (which we all do) let it be their way surrounded by loved ones (if possible) and with dignity.
I used to volunteer for hospice. They are very caring volunteers and nurses. Give it a try.
we used allow 6 months. You can always discontinue if you are not happy with the care.
they do treat UTI'S etc.