Mom has been on hospice for 9 months now for end stage CHF. She’s had a few really good weeks since Thanksgiving but took a turn for the worst a few days ago (extremely labored breathing, swelling, fever). She was moved to the hospice facility. They started an IV of morphine and she’s also getting Ativan and haldol around the clock. The past two days she’s been mostly sedated. Today has been completely different...eyes open, talking, still not eating though. I’m not sure what to expect next. Does anyone have any experience with this? I’m afraid she’s going to be sent home and the oral meds will fail again and we’ll be right back where we were a few days ago. Any words of advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Instead of worrying about that give her love and attention and enjoy the time you have left together.
I am sorry you are going through this - it is very very hard.