Granny's gone and done it again

Morning all, @Granny Hatchet that is what I did with my father. When he went back to the nursing home and his mental state was doing a fast slide I told them to let me know when his weight dropped in spite of him eating along with his mental state because that, I knew from my work, was a sign of end of life. Not being imminent, but that the body was giving the first signs of the end approaching.

I wanted him to have more personalized care, equipment that he would need to be comfortable, a nurse specialist seeing him daily, no hassle about medicines for pain and comfort and peace of mind for me that he was getting the care he needed. One day the nurse called me from the wing he was on and solemnly told me that my father had lost over 10% of his body weight for almost 2 months. All I could say is 'is it time?'. And he said, yeah, it looks that way. I put him on Hospice that day.

You have a tough decision to make but look at it from the point of view that what is best for Tom and yes, for you also. They can get equipment you need to take care of him and help ease the burden on you plus there are religious and social support people to help you with what you are dealing with. I used Harbor Light Hospice in Illinois. But if you are curious, call all the area services and talk to them before you choose if you go that route. God Bless you and Tom.:hugs
 
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