86 year old Uncle GFR 7

[Lv4Uncle]

Hi everyone, My 86 year old Uncle got his labs back and his GFR is now at 7 😔 Doctor suggests having hospice come to the house and start the process. He is in denial because he is in no pain. His other symptoms are present just no pain. Thank God! We don’t know what to expect. We do know we want him home and not in a hospital. It is so unbelievably hard taking care of a loved one not knowing when the shift will happen. Thank you all for listening…

[Confuseddiabetic]

Thank you for sharing. I worked for Hospice for over three years, they will take good care of you and him. Anticipatory grief is a real and expected emotion., so make sure to get some support for yourself a therapist or other support. Sending prayers and hugs to you.

[Lv4Uncle in reply to Confuseddiabetic]

Thank you for your response. I have been through hospice with my mother and aunt. I know how this works it’s just daunting knowing what is to come. Thank you again 🙏🏻 God Bless you

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador]

Why would he be in the hospital?? Home Dialysis is an option. Blessings

[Lv4Uncle in reply to KidneyCoach]

I tried that option as well. He was adamant about doing it. My Uncle is different in many ways from the general populous. He goes to the beat of his own drum. I explained everything many times to make sure he understands yet he still says NO to dialysis.

[jodaer]

Sending lots of positive and healing energy your way.

[Lv4Uncle in reply to jodaer]

Thank you Jodaer 💕 Many blessings to you as well 😘

[TDPowers]

Hello you didn't say how long he has had ckd and what caused it but if he is healthy other then kidney failure and he's open to dialysis then it should be his choice. I have know 90 years olds that have been on dialysis

[Lv4Uncle in reply to TDPowers]

Thank you for your response. His Primary watched his numbers decrease and we went to a specialist in January of 2021. He has declined since then. Now we are at a GFR of 7 😭 he does not want dialysis. I’ve asked for over a year now. He wants thing to stay the way they are

[Lv4Uncle]

Update on Uncle, His Dr suggested he go on hospice since he will not do Dialysis. So we did. He had his first visit from the Doctor. It was very encouraging as he told us that Uncle could live for years even with his GFR at 7. Amazing! We just have to keep doing what we’ve been doing. The rest is up to God 😊

[jodaer]

Thanks for the update... fingers crossed he does live for years. Let us know how he is doing when you can

[Lv4Uncle in reply to jodaer]

Will do! Stay well 💕