End of Life Issues

mopinko

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8. i am a hospice volunteer and was reminded the other day

Wed Apr 27, 2016, 04:06 PM

Apr 2016

that death is not a defeat for hospice. a good death is our whole goal.
when someone with no family has a volunteer sitting at their bedside so they wont be alone, that is a victory.
when someones pain is out of control and we can bring them in and get them settled, that is a victory.
when we can make someone comfortable until it is their time, that is a victory.

they will take good care of you. where i work they are so great with the patients and the families.

best of luck on your journey. may you have peace and good pain control.

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I am officially in hospice [View all] BuelahWitch Apr 2016 OP

Sounds like a smart move to me, my dear BeulahWitch! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #1

Best wishes to you! n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2016 #2

Wishing you well LiberalEsto Apr 2016 #3

Oh, BuelahWitch polly7 Apr 2016 #4

Good to know BuelahWitch Apr 2016 #6

I'm glad for that. polly7 Apr 2016 #7

It's definitely not giving up. I admire your spirit. Hoyt Apr 2016 #5

i am a hospice volunteer and was reminded the other day mopinko Apr 2016 #8

Good for you,, glad it's an alternative Tab Apr 2016 #9

Oh my goodness yes! BuelahWitch Apr 2016 #11

Glad to see you here. Duppers May 2016 #12

You just do what you need to do. Those of us who may be making the same decision and those who ... marble falls Apr 2016 #10