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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hospice workers are incredible. We regretted not doing it earlier for my grandfather. Is your family member able to weigh in on what they would like?[/quote]

Yes, but I think if I encourage hospice care, it will be viewed as me “giving up”, or that I don’t want to do more caregiving. Although competent, I don’t think my relative has come to terms with mortality. Over the last few months, there’s been a big decline in functioning, and several hospitalizations. There are multiple terminal conditions involved, so I don’t think it will be difficult to qualify.

I would have thought a doctor or nurse, or someone would have talked to him about hospice by now, but no. I’ve mentioned it to my relative, but the conversation needs to come from a medical professional rather than me. My relative is very deferential to doctors and will take their recommendations over mine. 
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PP again, hospice is not giving up, but it is declining invasive procedures that often worsen quality of life.  It is a way of improving a persons quality of life and dignity.[/quote]

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