Jessica_Liz replied to Passion4Compassion's topic in Geriatric, LTC
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,...
Jessica_Liz replied to Passion4Compassion's topic in Geriatric, LTC
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...
Jessica_Liz replied to Passion4Compassion's topic in Geriatric, LTC
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...
Jessica_Liz replied to Passion4Compassion's topic in Geriatric, LTC
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...