Hospice Care: Help During End Stages of Life

Photo credit Francisco Moreno “No one needs to die in pain.”  That is what the social worker told me as I signed the papers that would put my father on hospice care. That is the mantra of hospice providers. As a family caregiver entering the new and scary realm of end-of-life-care, it became my mantra, too. I had no choice but to believe these words since my dad had already suffered so much, especially in the weeks leading up to this decision. Continue reading on Agingcare to learn more about when to try hospice for your loved one who is suffering: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol   *Incontinence issues? Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. If you’d like a free sample, Egosan has you covered with this try before you buy offer.                Related StoriesHelping vs. Enabling: How to Strike a Balance While CaregivingThe Stages of Alzheimer's and the Caregiver's Role in How We Respond10 Things Not to Say as a Caregiver for a Person Living with Dementia 
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