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Originally Posted by Superman
I have not known of a hospice person who was not an Angel. Tweezer describes my impression of their work. Angels. I somewhat think this kind of death is the best of all. Everyone gets to say goodbye. The patient gets to have what they want, of what is possible, that they can have. They are comfortable and this helps take the sting out of the frightening part. I too would not want weird, extraordinary measures taken to extend and cheapen the end of my life. If hospice is in my future, it will be a significant blessing.
Thank you, Tweezer.
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same here, guess we have been lucky, I have had to deal with both "at home" and at Hospice. Because of the loses I have had there, it is very hard for my to go to the building anymore, but people like Tweezer has to be very strong to face that day to day. When I had to spend every day with a good friend, who had terminal cancer, I had to use every bit of strength to keep smiling while helping him, and when I left in the evening, I was emotionally exhausted.. I don't know how you do it, but I'm very thankful that you do..