I'm sorry. You've had a lot on your plate with this; I think whatever you're feeling is normal. My mom had a wonderful experience with hospice for my grandma, also. ((hugs))
Post by vanillacourage on Feb 2, 2015 14:12:53 GMT -5
So sorry Pom. We're in a similar situation with my grandmother and are looking at hospice programs that will come to her, and still administer her day-to-day quality of life meds.
oh Pom, I'm so, so sorry to hear this update. Please do not blame yourself - you've done so much for FIL and he is lucky to have you and Mr. Pom in his life.
Ditto PPs re: hospice care, it might bring you the peace of mind that you really need in this situation - my grandmother had congestive heart failure as well, and though my mom cared for my grandmother at home, she had hospice care come into the house on a daily basis and it really took a lot of the strain off, plus they were able to make my grandmother comfortable toward the end.
Post by compassrose on Feb 2, 2015 15:58:36 GMT -5
((hugs)) You guys have been through so much with FIL. I hope whatever else happens, FIL finds peace and is able to have the death he wants when he can no longer have the life he wants.
I second the hospice recommendations. Hospice saved my sanity when my dad was terminally ill. They were great about keeping him as comfortable as possible. I feel like hospitals do what they can to prolong things but that is not always in the best interest of the patient especially for dnr patients. Wishing all the best for you all!
Hugs. I'm thinking of you , Mr P, and your entire family. Wishing you peace, and the best outcome for your FIL so he can also have some peace a relief.