Good article on end of life decisions and the importance of good Hospice type care toward the end. Many people wait to the very end to discuss or to utilize the care to prevent unnecessary suffering and discomfort
The article, Shedding New Light On Hospice Care: No Need To Wait For The ‘Brink Of Death’, by Judith Graham states
“A few weeks ago, Kathy Brandt’s 86-year-old mother was hospitalized in Florida after a fall. After rushing to her side, Brandt asked for a consult with a palliative care nurse.
“I wanted someone to make sure my mother was on the right medications,” Brandt said.”
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