Guest guest Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Janel All you can do at this point is hold her hand and she will know you are there. My Mom did, she would squeeze my hand even when she didn't open her eyes. God Bless you and your family, Jacqui in So Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Jane, My best wishes to you as you do what you need to do. This is difficult and prepared as you might think you are, it might be quite a shock when it is over. My prayers and hugs to you as you sit the final stages of your Mom's life. Donna R Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in a nh. She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine. Final Days I want to thank all of you who have shared your stories and have offered words of great wisdom over the past year that I've been reading this list. My mother (89) is in her final days (according to Hospice) and the stages have all been exactly as you all have said they would be. My family has appreciated knowing what was to come and have made some important decisions about medication and other things based on the information that I have read on this list. My father was in " keep her alive at all costs mode " until we convinced him that that was not the most humane thing to do at this point. She began refusing food and medication about 2 weeks ago and we are respecting her wishes. She is resting comfortably most of the time now and is getting morphine for the times when she becomes aggitated. My mother is profoundly deaf (for the last 50+ years) so communication has been our biggest issue now that she will not open her eyes. Thank you again. Janel __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Janel -- we'll keep you & your mom in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. May you and your family have strength too. It's difficult to say the least. I'm glad you had found us and that the board helped you through this journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Dear Janel, You sound well informed and at relatively peace with your mother's decline. I hope the end continues peaceful for you all. It is difficult seeing your lo decline daily without nutrition. Keep strong. , Oakville Ont. Mother, age 92, died Aug. 12/06 after 13 year decline from PDD > > I want to thank all of you who have shared your stories and have offered words of great wisdom over the past year that I've been reading this list. My mother (89) is in her final days (according to Hospice) and the stages have all been exactly as you all have said they would be. My family has appreciated knowing what was to come and have made some important decisions about medication and other things based on the information that I have read on this list. My father was in " keep her alive at all costs mode " until we convinced him that that was not the most humane thing to do at this point. She began refusing food and medication about 2 weeks ago and we are respecting her wishes. > > She is resting comfortably most of the time now and is getting morphine for the times when she becomes aggitated. My mother is profoundly deaf (for the last 50+ years) so communication has been our biggest issue now that she will not open her eyes. > > Thank you again. > Janel > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Janel, I am sending you and yours strength to help your mothers and yourselves through her final journey. Courage Final Days I want to thank all of you who have shared your stories and have offered words of great wisdom over the past year that I've been reading this list. My mother (89) is in her final days (according to Hospice) and the stages have all been exactly as you all have said they would be. My family has appreciated knowing what was to come and have made some important decisions about medication and other things based on the information that I have read on this list. My father was in " keep her alive at all costs mode " until we convinced him that that was not the most humane thing to do at this point. She began refusing food and medication about 2 weeks ago and we are respecting her wishes. She is resting comfortably most of the time now and is getting morphine for the times when she becomes aggitated. My mother is profoundly deaf (for the last 50+ years) so communication has been our biggest issue now that she will not open her eyes. Thank you again. Janel __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Janel, I am glad this group has been able to prepare you and your family in some way to find a path through these final days. I pray your Mom finds peace and that you and your family find peach also. Good thoughts coming at you. Hugs, Donna R Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in a nh. She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine. Re: Final Days Janel, I am sending you and yours strength to help your mothers and yourselves through her final journey. Courage Final Days I want to thank all of you who have shared your stories and have offered words of great wisdom over the past year that I've been reading this list. My mother (89) is in her final days (according to Hospice) and the stages have all been exactly as you all have said they would be. My family has appreciated knowing what was to come and have made some important decisions about medication and other things based on the information that I have read on this list. My father was in " keep her alive at all costs mode " until we convinced him that that was not the most humane thing to do at this point. She began refusing food and medication about 2 weeks ago and we are respecting her wishes. She is resting comfortably most of the time now and is getting morphine for the times when she becomes aggitated. My mother is profoundly deaf (for the last 50+ years) so communication has been our biggest issue now that she will not open her eyes. Thank you again. Janel __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Dear Janel My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is a very difficult time. We are praying for you. Dena --- Janel Hafer wrote: > I want to thank all of you who have shared your > stories and have offered words of great wisdom over > the past year that I've been reading this list. My > mother (89) is in her final days (according to > Hospice) and the stages have all been exactly as you > all have said they would be. My family has > appreciated knowing what was to come and have made > some important decisions about medication and other > things based on the information that I have read on > this list. My father was in " keep her alive at all > costs mode " until we convinced him that that was not > the most humane thing to do at this point. She > began refusing food and medication about 2 weeks ago > and we are respecting her wishes. > > She is resting comfortably most of the time now > and is getting morphine for the times when she > becomes aggitated. My mother is profoundly deaf > (for the last 50+ years) so communication has been > our biggest issue now that she will not open her > eyes. > > Thank you again. > Janel > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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