Dad is coming home from rehab tomorrow and starting hospice care. If anyone has any advice about what to ask the hospice nurse when they come tomorrow, I’d appreciate it.
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lisah - Nov 21, 2023 1:31:02 pm PST #26957 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
JenP - Nov 21, 2023 1:33:03 pm PST #26958 of 30000
Oh, lisah, I don't have any experience so no advice on questions, but please know I'm thinking of you and your family. So much love to you.
NoiseDesign - Nov 21, 2023 1:34:10 pm PST #26959 of 30000
Our wings are not tired
Ask the hospice nurse about what you should expect. They have been through this many times and my experience is that they are very kind and want to support the family, not just the patient.
You can ask about what to look for at end of life and what you should expect to see from your Dad.
My heart goes out to you.
-t - Nov 21, 2023 2:00:55 pm PST #26960 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
{{{lisah}}}
Shir - Nov 21, 2023 2:01:48 pm PST #26961 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Oh, lisah. That is so difficult. Lots of love to you. {{}}
erikaj - Nov 21, 2023 2:07:47 pm PST #26962 of 30000
I'm a fucking amazing catch!--Fiona Gallagher, Shameless(US)
love and support, lisah.
DavidS - Nov 21, 2023 3:30:11 pm PST #26963 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
If anyone has any advice about what to ask the hospice nurse when they come tomorrow, I’d appreciate it.
They'll know how to direct the conversation and bring up the subjects where you will need input. As ND notes, they've done this a lot so they don't expect you to know the nuances of the situation.
There will be some basic parameters laid out (no intubation, no chest compressions, etc.).
They'll tell you to call the hospice nurse instead of 911 if there's an issue to maintain those parameters.
There'll be discussion on keeping a meds log for painkillers.
If there's any equipment (G-Tube for us, oxygen for many) you'll be shown how to handle it.
They'll guide you on how to understand the progression and when your dad is close.
Dana - Nov 21, 2023 3:53:49 pm PST #26964 of 30000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
{{{{lisah}}}}
Cass - Nov 21, 2023 5:08:29 pm PST #26965 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
((lisah))
You can ask about what to look for at end of life and what you should expect to see from your Dad.
This part is very helpful.
askye - Nov 21, 2023 5:11:04 pm PST #26966 of 30000
Thrive to spite them
(((lisah)))