I am 83 and I have cervical stenosis and pain is my main concern at this time. I'm also having problems getting socks on (anything that entails bending over) I use a medical service that comes to my house and she is setting me up with a palliative care visiting person. It's not like hospice she said but will help with pain relief and physical problems I will be facing in the future. I just wondered how others have found this service to be helpful.
Palliative Care did assist her eating bathing medication company read / music with her. It's just additional assistance that others would do .
Hope this clear. If you have Internet look it up . Great information.
God bless
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I have some spinal problems as well, due to compression of the spine and 81 years of living combined with old nurse's back. I never took anything strong than motrin and other NSAIDS for it, and now for 9 years have taken NO pain meds because I had diverticulitis and NSAIDs are a no no for it. While there is pain, I honestly can say it is no worse than it was when I WAS taking medications.
Do google palliative care so you understand what you are looking at, and be certain you have documented what you end of life wishes are for your care (advance directive).
Wishing you the best.
Good luck to you