Jessica_Liz

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1. Helping Someone "Let Go" At Time of Death

   Jessica_Liz replied to Passion4Compassion's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you all so much for your help. She passed on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 7:55 p.m. It was very, very peaceful. Our family was at her side, and I was whispering in her ear that we loved her, and it was okay to go. Again, thanks to all of you. ...

2. Helping Someone "Let Go" At Time of Death

   Jessica_Liz replied to Passion4Compassion's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you so much. It's good to hear someone say that. It has no been easy, but as a family we have felt extremely convinced it is the right thing to do. I am extremely proud of us for doing this for her. My Mom (a nurse now retired from patie...

3. Helping Someone "Let Go" At Time of Death

   Jessica_Liz replied to Passion4Compassion's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you so much evilolive. Yes, she is on Morphine sublingual and ativan, along with a fentnyl patch. She is also on oxygen 24/7. She is still with us. Her extremities are turning blue, and urination has ceased. She has not eaten in 8 days, and ...

4. Helping Someone "Let Go" At Time of Death

   Jessica_Liz replied to Passion4Compassion's topic in Geriatric

   My grandmother is currently under hospice care in my parent's home. I'm staying there too, until my wedding next year. She was experiencing some dementia prior to becoming a hospice patient, and in the process of dying, it has become acute. The docto...