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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hospice workers are angels that walk on earth. Never heard anyone regret use by them but some have regretted not using them sooner. Did not wait until other medical people say last days are here. Use them earlier. They help Prepare the patient and family for death[/quote] Ditto this. My dad decided to go into hospice. I talked to a hospice nurse and told her the hospital was urging him to stay one more day because it was a Sunday. She said "Give him the option and if he wants out, I'll get him home today." She was just so calm and focused and direct and amazing. I did give him the option and he chose to stay one more day at the hospital while we set up hospice at home. He died that day and didn't make it home but the fact that he could have and that conversation gave me so much peace. I just didn't know what to do or how to navigate. [/quote]
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