Re: Father in Law

[Guest guest]

Dear Diane:

Doesn't sound very encouraging for your father-in-law. The first thing

that comes to mind for me is: What does he think of all this? Has he

discussed with anyone what he wants to happen? If he has, it is important

to honor his wishes, if at all possible. You didn't say whether or not he

is still able to communicate.

Is he at peace realizing that his life may end soon? Have his spiritual

needs been taken care of?

I'm raising questions rather than answering yours. Considering his age,

and his physical condition, my sense is that these questions must be looked

at first before one can answer those regarding his continuing care. Would be

happy to discuss it more if you wish... I've been there.

Grace

Father in Law

> Dear All:

> Hello, thanks for the opportunity to share and ask ????????. My name is

> Diane and R.N. who has a father in law with MSA. We ( mother in law age

> 80 , aides and family) have been able to care for him at home in between

> hospitalizations. Last 5 yrs he is on florinef, proamatine, salt and lots

> of water. And able to stay up in wheel chair etc.

>

> My Father in Law, Kenny 85 yrs. has ShD or as they say MSA for 10- 12

> yrs now. All signs were classic and he was at first thought to have

> Parkinsons but I doubt that now. Current worry is he has all the tubes( J

> Tube, folley, colostomy )and is now working with constant pneumonia. We

> clears in the hospital with IV antibiotics, pulmonary toiletring, O2 etc,

> but once he comes home on p.o. antibitics he gets it all over again. Are

> we at this point where????? He is totally bedridden. I think we are

> approaching the end with respirator etc. Any suggestions would be greatly

> appreciated.

> Take Care and God Bless. Diane

>