Hospice experiences? i need to know if my nana will be okay in one..?

Question

my nana has cancer and i think the doctors want to put her in a hospice...please share your experiences

Answer 1

Generally hospice is not a location, but a program.  My step-father was placed in hospice.  A person came to the house everyday to help my mother with the more physical details of taking care of a dying man.  They were wonderful and helped Hank die with the peace and dignity that he deserved.  My prayers go out to your nana, it is good you are looking out for her.  God bless.

Answer 2

My mother had hospice when she was diagnosed with "terminal cancer" in Nov. of 2005, they gave her 4-6 months to live, so that's when we started hospice. She was still doing a lot by herself so she didn't need as much help. A nurse would come by once a week and fill all of her medicines take a look at her, etc. Also once a week a social worker would come by and talk to her and whomever else was home (to help us deal with the grieving process) as the disease progressed and she needed more help, they sent aids out twice a week to help get her cleaned up in the shower and do a few things she just couldn't do anymore. Hospice is also there 24/7. We had a few "emergencies" and would call and they would come right out.

My mom passed away almost 2 months ago, hospice was there with us since 05. Not all of the hospice workers are worth mentioning, but it takes a special person to work with dying people. Social workers are a big help as they talk with the families and help the understand and learn coping skills, as they know their time with their loved one is limited. They also offer pastoral care too.

I may not have liked everything they did, but overall I am glad we had them to help in as much as they did.

Sometimes a patient might be in the hospital and their status isn't looking great and the family decides they don't want the person on life support, should that time come. Doctors can talk it over with the family and suggest putting them in in patient hospice. Most of the time it is where a patient goes and passes away. That being said, they may be there for 10 minutes, or 10 months. It is just a different kind of care and visiting hours and restrictions are all different on hospice units.

Hope that helps.

I am very sorry, and please say what you feel in your heart to your nana.  

Answer 3

tough love. Hospice is going to be good for your nana. they will watch and take care of her very closely. One thing you SHOULD understand is that hospice is only last option. like if the patient has only  6 months left to live. other wise an at home nurse is admitted or your nana may just be in the hospital for a while. try not to worry tell you know what is going on for sure. the best thing is to have faith that she will be ok.

sumary hospice is for those only expected 6 months or less to live but recovery is possible and they will do everything to help nana. DONT WORRY your self out.