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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sometimes the very end or the last few days isn't pleasant and isn't pretty.  Sometimes a loved one passes in peace.  Be aware that if you do it at your home it may be a horrifying last few days (from someone who's been there).  That's why I would recommend her home.  Or if she comes to your home make sure her room could be closed off if it gets really bad toward the end.  It's a lot for a kid to take in, especially if they were close to the family member.[/quote]

As much as I'd like to say have her in your home, I think the above consideration is really important.  My grandfather died at home under hospice care and I still haven't gotten over a particularly horrifying day that I shared with him, and I was an adult at the time.

Aside from personal experience, I've heard a lot about this over the years because my mother was a hospice nurse.  It may be worth discussing the options with the hospice team.  They may be able to give you a realistic sense of how things will most likely progress based on your mother's condition and the pain management plan.   [/quote]

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