"But They Are Dying." Hospice physicians like me can't usually offer patients the care they need. - Slate

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31. My Mother-In-Law passed in a hospice hospital

She was transferred there because the local hospital could not control her pain. Basically her body was shutting down.

Her children all agreed to this. Her pain was intense - we could not touch her.

We arrived at the hospice hospital and they immediately had my MIL open her mouth. They swapped something under her tongue and we watched her relax. She was able to talk to her children and joke with her grandchildren.

The care she received was outstanding. Her five children stayed with her. We even had respite rooms where we could sleep. Coffee was always available as were snacks.

She was there three days and gently passed with no pain. It was an amazing experience. Her children were kept informed of where she was in the dying process.

She died with dignity and grace surrounded by her five children, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.