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Medical
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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 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 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 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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This website was created by the Grand
Island Coalition for End of Life Care, a community organization dedicated
to improving end of life care through education, advocacy and support. We
gratefully acknowledge the generosity of KDSI for
their donation of webhosting services. Site design and layout created by Let's
Collaborate! |
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