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In reply to the discussion: "But They Are Dying." Hospice physicians like me can't usually offer patients the care they need. - Slate [View all]
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(4,402 posts)14. It's even worse if you don't have any family support
My wife and I are quite isolated, socially, where we live. All our family and friends live in other states or countries. Now that we're older and retired, I'm very much aware that we will be in dire straits if either one of us is in need of prolonged care. And whoever of us is left alone is going to be in an even more vulnerable position.
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"But They Are Dying." Hospice physicians like me can't usually offer patients the care they need. - Slate [View all]
justaprogressive
Apr 2025
OP
That is bizarre - completely the opposite of my experience recently with hospice
whopis01
Apr 2025
#6
I am so sorry for him to have to put up with all that, and then pass. And your frustration. Your anger is justified.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2025
#30
I hope I have the courage to take assisted end of life if I ever get in a terminal cancer or
3Hotdogs
Apr 2025
#4
I could not have survived my wife's cancer without the angels in hospice.
bluescribbler
Apr 2025
#17
My Grandpere spent the last month or so of his life in a hospice. It was a gift to us all...
TygrBright
Apr 2025
#29
I can't imagine how my experience with Hospice could have been any better than it was.
jackcrow2001
Apr 2025
#42
I took care of my husband at home. The hospice nurse came a few times to make sure everything was ok.
TommieMommy
Apr 2025
#51
I had no idea there was such drastic variation in the quality of hospice services!
ShazzieB
Apr 2025
#52