Mom just turned 90 and is living in an apartment in my husband's my home. She had been diagnosed with COPD several years ago. She is a chronic smoker. She has a lot of shortness of breath and a lot of mucus (which she thinks is from allergies). About a month ago she caught a cold and has never quite bounced back. She has a huge aversion to going to the doctor. Our family doctor is aware of all her symptoms and health issues. I am thinking of calling our doctor Monday morning and approaching the idea of using Hospice care for her. Have any of you had a similar dilemma? She is very resistant to going in to her doctor...
You know you did the right thing and sometimes you have to make decisions. You still may get some push back, but that is what the Hospice Group can help you with. Breathing issues can probably be very scary and maybe your mother is scared and ready for the whole house to get help? So glad she has not lit the fuse of fireworks yet. Keep us posted on how the meeting went.
Blessings,
Bridget