Guest guest Posted October 9, 2004 Report Share Posted October 9, 2004 Has anyone had hospice more than a year? Arletha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2004 Report Share Posted October 9, 2004 " Arletha Wooten " wrote: > > > Has anyone had hospice more than a year? Arletha Here in Akron, OH, the secretary at my son's elementary school has had her mother with hospice for over a year. They originally diagnosed her mother with Alzheimer's and revised it to LBD after I began describing Rose's disease to her. Rose was the cafeteria lady and a twice past PTA president at this school. Lori told me than hospice has said that as long as she continues to show a decline they will keep her under their care. Take care and I hope this helps in your decision. Kathy in OHIO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 stephanie, i just requested hospice for my dad, he has had sudden decline and unable to make it too the bathroom and walking has become more and more difficult but i am not sure how close to hte end he is, but that it is extremely diffiuclt for us . our doctor told us that hospice is not limited to those with imminent death immediately but for those who have decided that they wish not to be treated for their current medical problems and are unable to care for themselves and their loved ones need assistance. this will keep daddy from going to the hosptial ; good luck sharon a smile a day keeps the meanies away!!! laughter is a breath of fresh air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 Sharon, I didn't know that hospice wasn't just end-stage. Let us know what they say. LadySmilingAtU@... wrote: > stephanie, > i just requested hospice for my dad, he has had sudden decline and unable > to make it too the bathroom and walking has become more and more difficult but > i am not sure how close to hte end he is, but that it is extremely diffiuclt > for us . our doctor told us that hospice is not limited to those with imminent > death immediately but for those who have decided that they wish not to be > treated for their current medical problems and are unable to care for themselves > and their loved ones need assistance. this will keep daddy from going to the > hosptial ; good luck sharon > a smile a day keeps the meanies away!!! > laughter is a breath of fresh air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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