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I would bring your mother home with Hospice. I took my dad home from the hospital with Hospice. Hospital bed and oxygen were set up. No regrets, and very happy I took him home and cared for him. He died after 4 days. The docs told us he had two years. It was so sad and definitely very difficult emotionally caring for my dad in this late stage of his life. He was such a strong man. I helped my dad at home for about a year before he passed. I would say if you feel strong enough and have a support system, it would be a blessing to take her home. My dad know he was home with family caring for him and was content, peaceful, and comfortable throughout the dying process. Only you can make the decision about your mom, we can give advice, but you know what would be best for her. May you find peace and strength with your decision.
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Mikersgirl Jul 2020
Thank you. My mom and I were able to keep my dad at home with hospice until he passed and it was very sweet. So I know what you’re saying is true.... just figuring if it is the right thing here..Thanks for your response❤️
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Thank you for your thoughtful response. There’s plenty of muddy water yeah? I appreciate your input about her awareness level. That is something good to consider that I hadn’t really.... Again, thanks for taking the time to respond!
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I am sure if she were "actively dying" Hospice would arrange either for you to be allowed in or they would arrange transport to their In Patient Unit so that you could be with her.
If you can tend to her and her needs with the help of Hospice and if bringing her home would quell any misgivings you may have then ask Hospice to arrange it for you. They can order the bed and other supplies to be there when she gets there so she could be settled in rather quickly.
If she is aware of where she is and who is caring for her a move might upset her and cause a faster decline.
If she is unaware of where she is and the people surrounding her a move may or may not effect her.
(Sounds like I stirred up muddy water for you..in other words I doubt the above made things any easier for you)
But if you can care for her at home without a lot of stress to you or the rest of the family. Possibly hire a caregiver to help out for a few hours a couple days a week. If that can be done it might help.
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