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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 life-threatening 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, Harold had thought
about what he wanted in terms of end-of-life care. He had been
able to talk with his doctors
about his desires, and his family was aware of his wishes. As
she thought about his needs, Dorothy was certain that she was
going to need 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 in the last
few days. When Harold 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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