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she has been sleeping for 2 days straight,without eating or being able to swallow so no meds have been given, her throat is swollen & she sounds very raspy, is this the best way to end her suffering? by givin her morphine?
Morphine has some beneficial side effects and does not have to be given in doses that make a person comatose. Hospice will be exceptionally conservative with its use. It can make breathing easier, relax the person in distress, and help them feel calm and at peace. It's very important for you to understand what place sedative medication has in the dying process, the doses used to provide comfort but not cause death.
Discuss options with the hospice nurse and social worker. The hospice social worker can help you process the questions you have about this stage of the game and anything that might be a worry to you after the fact.
I have seen people post here that they didn't want their loved one "doped up" at the end, and to that I ask why not? I want my family to do whatever it takes to make sure I am not suffering before and during dying. If they don't know that I love them by then, that's my fault. I know they love me, so I don't need any big deathbed theatrics or confessions. If I'm suffering then by all means, give me the big dose and help me over! (Which is not legal in my state sadly.)
This stage can make us caregivers think thoughts we never had before. It can make us panicky and become reactionary. There is no "undo" button. Make sure you are recognizing your own thoughts and feelings, give yourself permission to have whatever emotions happen, and stay in close touch with the hospice resources as they are your guides up & over this mountain. Blessings for you!
I sort of agree with both of the above. I don't see a need for morphine if she is resting comfortably without it, BUT if she is agitated or gasping for breath then to withhold it would cause unnecessary suffering. You need to talk this over with the hospice personnel and be sure you are all on the same page with this so there are no misunderstandings. Sorry you are having to deal with this.
It is a very commom practice to administer morphine and other drugs to keep the patient comfortable and pain free at the end of life. Try and put yourself in her place. How would you want to be treated at this point given the quality of life. I know it's very hard to watch someone's final days but usually nothing is gained from prolonging life at this stage.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Discuss options with the hospice nurse and social worker. The hospice social worker can help you process the questions you have about this stage of the game and anything that might be a worry to you after the fact.
I have seen people post here that they didn't want their loved one "doped up" at the end, and to that I ask why not? I want my family to do whatever it takes to make sure I am not suffering before and during dying. If they don't know that I love them by then, that's my fault. I know they love me, so I don't need any big deathbed theatrics or confessions. If I'm suffering then by all means, give me the big dose and help me over! (Which is not legal in my state sadly.)
This stage can make us caregivers think thoughts we never had before. It can make us panicky and become reactionary. There is no "undo" button. Make sure you are recognizing your own thoughts and feelings, give yourself permission to have whatever emotions happen, and stay in close touch with the hospice resources as they are your guides up & over this mountain.
Blessings for you!