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[quote=Anonymous]OP, do you have power of attorney? Has your mom articulated her end of life preferences? I would get all that done stat. Try to find a palliative care specialist - they can help you and your mom think about her medical care from a balanced perspective (how to ensure she's comfortable.) Depending on the outcome of her GI issues, she may not be eligible for hospice - you need to have a diagnosis of less than 6 months to live and they have specific criteria that can make it hard to qualify if the primary diagnosis is dementia. Hospice won't be a substitute for a nursing home, fwiw, but it can supplement and enhance her time in a SNF.[/quote]
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