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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I noticed on the mourning my father thread that a number of people currently have a father in the process of dying.  I was wondering if anyone would be interested in offering each other support?  My 74 year old father is in end stage kidney and liver failure.  [b]He is refusing hospice at the moment, but it really is time.[/b]  I am having a difficult time with the impending loss as well as what has already been lost.  Seeing him change from a strong, smart man to a helpless man who often cannot complete a thought.  It breaks my heart.  If you are in a similar situation and feel like sharing, please do.  What do you do to cope?  I have done tons of crying...[/quote]

I think many folks wait too long to receive hospice care. You can receive it for as long as six months, and no hospice restricts patients from benefits if they live beyond the six months. I believe terminal patients sometimes have a hard time making the decision to receive hospice care, because they feel like they're giving up or not being strong enough.

The best thing to happen is for him to go quickly if he is that ill.

You have my deepest sympathy, OP. I've lost loved ones like this, and it is terribly painful to watch. I hope you get the support you need. I'm so sorry. [/quote]

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