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"When
Harold 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, Dorothy
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 Harold had found
agreeable in the past were not helping now. She was especially
distressed that he would not eat.
However, with help, the family members learned simple
caregiving techniques and were able to manage
his pain so that he was comfortable most of the time.
Fortunately, Harold 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, Dorothy 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 Dorothy and her children
to learn what to expect. They were able to honor his wishes
and support his choices as he went through the course of his
illness.
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