'Out Of Gas'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
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.
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Oh, lisah. That is so difficult. Lots of love to you. {{}}
love and support, lisah.
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.
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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.
(((lisah)))
{{{lisah}}}
Will backstage-at-A-Christmas-Carol be a welcome distraction for anyone? My office is across the hall from the young performer dressing rooms so I usually get some good overheard quotes. There hasn't been anything quite like the "EVERYONE PUT ON PANTS!!" from years past but today one child has been singing the same handful of lines from Total Eclipse of the Heart on repeat for the last 9 hours. I may request Rick Astley tomorrow.