Not for faint of heart but what is average time in Hospice after all Meds fail?
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Average time in Hospice after all Meds fail
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For my father it was 3 months
Nobody knows. I believe it is a very personal thing depending in a multitude of clinical factors. Whatever time it is, in my case I wish it will be short and as painless as possible.
I have wondered that too. There’s the cancer and the side effects from the treatments. When my mom died from brain cancer the doctor said it depended on what parts of the brain were primarily impacted.
Thanks for the question. I'm getting close and want some sense of the process. Does hospice mean that you have completely lost ambulatery mobility?
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My hubby was at home he had 7 months after all treatment stopped I believe the fact that he was at home helped a lot but obviously everyone must be where they want to be good luck xx
I don't know what time you could have left but whatever time you have use it widely if you're not right with God get right with God it will make the ending so much more pleasant people knowing where you're going to go after you die and it'll be much better for you also.
I am going to be cremated, so I guess I don't have to dress up. Sorry Shakespeare, no worms for me.
Okay... can I have your old suits?
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Sunday 09/26/2021 3:48 PM DST
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Interview a couple hospice care organizations. I am on a board of a hospice that does not require ending treatment. Terminal disease only. Consider a non profit hospice.
My husband was in Hospice 3 weeks.
My question is also not for the faint of heart and I apologize in advance if it is crass. For those who are left behind in the household, would it be a more difficult moment for you if your husband passed in his own home or in hospice?
I ask for the sake of my wife as I wouldn't want her "seeing me" in her mind every time she laid her head down to rest or entered the bedroom.
Again I apologize for this question if some find it tasteless.
I would say that decision is for your spouse to make and not you. After all you'll be gone and she needs to live in your absence...it may go along way that she was there at the end. That's my 2 cents.
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Thank you but I didn't mean to imply she would not be at my side regardless of location.
Hospice at home as long as a person can reasonably function. If I can't go to the bathroom by myself, I would want the professionals to step in. If I could afford professional care at home, I would of course do that. My son can't take care of himself. No way he can take care of me.
If you want I can arrange for your toasting....... do you prefer Light, Medium or Dark?.... BTW do you have any gold fillings?
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Sunday 09/26/2021 3:52 PM DST
So it may depend upon the level of pain you are in and how well that can be managed at home. If it’s well managed seems at home would be best. But if not I have heard great things about our local hospital in terms of managing comfort while allowing the person to pass even with Vol Stopping of Eating and Drinking if that is their choice. Then your loved one is not trying to manage 24/7 pain and discomfort with out the tools knowledge or training.
I moved in with my father at his home for the last 6 months of his life. Made some of my best memories with him at that time. Be sure to get recordings of him laughing and family stories that need to be passed down
For me..... a house of ill repute for six months......wanna relive my 16 to 16 1/2 year old working days..... Well someone's got to mop the floors.......and peek in on the politicians...Where was the Iphone when I needed it............
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Sunday 09/26/2021 3:47 PM DST
My husband was on home hospice for 2 1/2 months. Make sure they have the staff needed and that they'll use whatever meds are required for comfort and pain. It turns out that the national group we used didn't have experience in our area with IV dilaudid. My husband was unable to take morphine. It took several weeks to get his pain under control. I won't name the company because they vary from city to city and state to state. Interview several companies before you make the decision. Also, know what to expect. Our hospice nurse thought we knew what to expect. We were clueless!!!
I have read 2+ months to almost a year. So I think this is plenty of time to get right with God because when you die its too late.
In Canada my info is that hospice is for people who have typically < 2 months to live. However I have a friend who used it for his partner when needed a few days of respite. There is a family area where families can bring dinner and eat together. A nice place to spend final time with expert pain medication, and understanding staff.
I heard in canada they just put you out on the porch.....and us headed that way....oops...no politics...mea culpa
My dad is currently in at-home palliative care in Canada. The different in palliative care and hospice is treatment. However, my dad no longer receiving any cancer treatment, except for a blood transfusion if needed which does count as "active treatment".
I find the care in Canada has been amazing. A nurse visits daily as well as a personal support worker. We've had occupational therapists to make sure we have all the equipment we need. Respiratory therapists in case of shortness of breath. If we need anything, the doctor can have it ordered and delivered that same day. We have ability to call a doctor at any time.