Some questions about hospice.

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30 September, 2011 at 2:00 pm #696733

Jeankit
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TLC hugs for you Shelly with special caring thoughts for your FIL and family.

My sis was in hospice care for her health challengs during her “twilight time”. The care and nursing staff was so wonderful, almost like angels as one of my relatives commented. It is a great choice for end of earthly life care.

30 September, 2011 at 2:00 pm #696734

Anonymous
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Good for you, Sio. I keep trying to get Mr. K to put things down on paper, but he thinks that as long as he’s told me and his daughters what he wants that’s good enough. Somehow I suspect it won’t be, not because his daughters would do anything to make things difficult, but just because.

*Kilroy makes mental note to bring up subject again*

30 September, 2011 at 4:19 pm #696735

Kitten Whisperer in Oregon (8/27)
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What a beautiful and loving explanation you’ve given us of hospice care, WWM. Hospice providers are angels.

Your FIL is in my prayers, Shelley.

30 September, 2011 at 4:29 pm #696736

Jetta and Boo Boo’s Mom
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Oh Betty – so beautiful. I so wished we had called Hospice so much sooner for my Mom. Hospice was wonderful. I remember the night Mom left, I was on the phone with the nurse and crying and begging her “help me help my Mom.” I wish people wouldn’t wait. I am ever so grateful for Hospice.

30 September, 2011 at 4:33 pm #696737

Anonymous
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{{{JBBM}}} Thank you WWM, for your wisdom and all you did and continue to do for people.

Shelley, I hope that the end of your FIL’s life is as peaceful as possible.

30 September, 2011 at 5:09 pm #696738

TrufflesMom
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One note- your insurance may have rules on when it will pay for hospice. In my parents case I don’t know if the hospice had this rule but the insurance would only pay for hospice care if the doctor gave a prognosis of 6 months or less.

30 September, 2011 at 5:13 pm #696739

Jetta and Boo Boo’s Mom
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Thanks, Kilroy.

Trufflesmom is right, need to check, but it is fast changing and each company and even state has different “rules.” My Mom passed in 2008 and there were many different things when we called for my Dad in 2010.

30 September, 2011 at 5:39 pm #696740

GizzysAuntie
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Shelley, prayers and hugs for you and your family.

30 September, 2011 at 5:52 pm #696741

WillowandWindismom
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Hospice care is covered by Medicare.

30 September, 2011 at 5:54 pm #696742

TrufflesMom
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I believe Medicare is the insurance that covered my father. He died in Hospice July 2010.

30 September, 2011 at 6:52 pm #696743

Shelley
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Thank you everyone for your input and experiences–to me they are the most meaningful recommendations for/against. Do I have everyone’s permission to print this thread and pass it on to my husband to share with his family? I do not want to over-step here, but feel it would all be helpful to our personal situation.

30 September, 2011 at 7:58 pm #696744

AV
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…. my FIL was under Hospice care for almost 5 years……. he was almost a totally invalid the last 2…… they were the most amazing, caring, wonderful people, the program worked in conjunction with Medicare, and they even provided support for MIL (counseling etc) because it was wearing her down so much caring for him……. they were/are the most wonderful organization, and like WWM, I suggest you get in touch with the program sooner rather than later…… their scope of programs and resources is so far reaching, I just know there will be help/relief available for you and your family……..(((huggs))) and white lights!

30 September, 2011 at 9:22 pm #696745

WillowandWindismom
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Oh, a bit of censoring here, I see 🙂

Shelley, you certainly have my permission to print anything that I may have written. And please do feel free to contact me any time, off TDK, if I can be of any help at all.

30 September, 2011 at 9:32 pm #696746

Kiplings_cat
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Shelley, my opinion was strongly felt by some to be wrong and irrelevant so I asked KM to delete my posts.

30 September, 2011 at 11:06 pm #696747

Shelley
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KC, I had no issue with your postings–that was your experience and as such it was relevant to the conversation. I found ALL that was posted here to be helpful and supportive. No need to be apologetic. Thank you for your honest input.

1 October, 2011 at 12:34 am #696748

WillowandWindismom
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Shelley, I have tried to contact KM to ask that my postings be removed. But apparently it is outside of the time line so I will try to email him.

I will not enter this discussion again. I mistakenly thought that perhaps I had something to bring to this table but I believe that I was wrong. There are others with far more experience, obviously, with hospice than I have. And so I leave you to their good counsel.

Best of luck with your FIL. Although I am perhaps not well schooled in this area as others, I do know a difficult time when I see one.

1 October, 2011 at 12:37 am #696749

WillowandWindismom
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I have sent an email and asked that my postings here be removed.

1 October, 2011 at 1:30 am #696750

SoxsMom
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I truly pray that the posts are not removed. That was what was asked for–a lifeline when all seems dark. There are many that want to see the human aspect because their loved one is a human–and loved.

1 October, 2011 at 2:44 am #696751

Puddytat
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My dad was in hospice for about 2 weeks and they were wonderful. Blessed people. They were such a comfort to my sister and I. Betty, you are an angel and your comments are valuable and heartfelt. Thank you sweet Texas lady. I would give you a big hug if I could. Shelly, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

1 October, 2011 at 3:15 am #696752

opahall
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I believe that everyone’s post here have value. I think that I may be out of line here however I think that everyone’s post should stay. WWM was sharing her experiance as a nurse/ caregiver and was offering advice.
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