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Medical
Concerns
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"When
Lee first got sick, I didn’t know what to do
or how to keep him comfortable and out of pain. But once
I got some help and learned a few techniques, my children
and I were able to take good care of him."
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Like
most family members, May wanted to do everything she
could for her husband. She had never before taken care of
a person with a serious illness, and the process was all
very new to her. The things he had found agreeable in the
past were not helping now. She was especially distressed
that he
would not eat. However, with the help of the hospice
nurse, the family members learned simple
caregiving techniques and were at least able to manage
his pain so that he was comfortable most of the
time.
Fortunately, Lee had thought
about what he wanted in terms of treatment and eventually end-of-life
care. He had been able to talk with
his doctors about his options, and the risks and benefits
of each. He knew he had the information he needed to make
good decisions. As she thought about his needs, May knew
she needed to get some help.
She and her family researched the various types of care that
were available and identified the services that were most
appropriate.
It helped May and her children
to learn what to expect in the last
few days. When Lee died, they were able to process
his passing together as a family and were proud that they
had honored his wishes and provided him with the kind of
passing he desired. |
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This website is sponsored by Lower Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, providing compassionate care and support
to the seriously ill and their families since 1978. |
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