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My 84 yr old father was recommended for hospice today
Posted on 3/7/26 at 12:12 am
Posted on 3/7/26 at 12:12 am
He is still somewhat cognizant but getting worse seemly every day. He was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia maybe 16-12 months ago. I tell him I love him and unlike Alzheimer’s, he recognizes me an we can have very shallow discussion, but communication is difficult. We have always kind of had a handshake grip competition even as he ages where we both squeeze, and I’m 43. He hasn’t beaten me in over 15 years (he’s kind of a tradesman so his hands are much stronger than the average Joe), but today, he gave it his all. He is a good man. Mom is staying by his side until the bitter end. Sad, yet beautiful.
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Posted on 3/7/26 at 12:31 am to Shamoan
Prayers brother. Experienced it and can empathize/sympathize. Enjoy the time
This post was edited on 3/7/26 at 12:33 am
Posted on 3/7/26 at 12:43 am to Shamoan
I’m sorry you’re going through it… I’m glad you have that precious time with him. God bless the both of you in this last journey together.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 12:55 am to Shamoan
So Sorry to hear this sir.
Prayers for God's comfort during this time.
Prayers for God's comfort during this time.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 1:07 am to Shamoan
Not there yet, but will be eventually…this post will help when the time comes.
In the meantime, best wishes to y’all, and it’s very special he’s got your mom to support him…enjoy the last side of the record
In the meantime, best wishes to y’all, and it’s very special he’s got your mom to support him…enjoy the last side of the record
Posted on 3/7/26 at 1:13 am to Shamoan
I am sorry man. There’s no words really. My mom, my sister. Stay strong.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 2:26 am to Shamoan
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Sad, yet beautiful.
Bless you - I am in tears - this is such an important time in a person's existence - I will pray for you.
Bless you.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 2:32 am to Shamoan
quote:A good description of life in some ways. Sorry y’all are going through this.
Sad, yet beautiful.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 2:58 am to Shamoan
I’m so sorry that you are losing a loved one.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 3:08 am to Shamoan
Lost my mother in 2024. Her primary diagnosis was alzheimers but there were elements of vascular dementia and maybe lewy body.
Four months before she died she had a bout of pneumonia which led to sepsis. We had to choose between treating it and letting her go. We chose to treat it and the way her doctor balanced the various meds, each with its own set of effects and side effects, was a work of art. He brought her back, and we got four more months with her, but I wonder if we were being selfish. Her quality of life was not great after that.
OP, with every decision you're faced with, ask yourself "what would he want?"
Four months before she died she had a bout of pneumonia which led to sepsis. We had to choose between treating it and letting her go. We chose to treat it and the way her doctor balanced the various meds, each with its own set of effects and side effects, was a work of art. He brought her back, and we got four more months with her, but I wonder if we were being selfish. Her quality of life was not great after that.
OP, with every decision you're faced with, ask yourself "what would he want?"
Posted on 3/7/26 at 4:35 am to Shamoan
Sorry to hear this.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 4:55 am to Shamoan
This took my father a few years ago. The end was rough. We did our best not to confuse him. If he thought he had to go to work, we would just say, “No, this is your weekend off.”
At night he would stand ship duty, and my mother would tell him he had been relieved. When he introduced himself to me, I would just shake his hand and tell him my name was Bob.
Prayers brother
At night he would stand ship duty, and my mother would tell him he had been relieved. When he introduced himself to me, I would just shake his hand and tell him my name was Bob.
Prayers brother
Posted on 3/7/26 at 5:16 am to Shamoan
Prayers man. I lost my Dad back 2022. He went on hospice in late January and I lost him Feb. 10, 5 days after his 84th birthday. Cherish this time and spend as much time with him as possible. Make sure he knows he isn't alone and that you will be ok. Its still hard to think about, I get tears just typing this.
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Posted on 3/7/26 at 5:35 am to Shamoan
Prayers for you and you family.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 5:36 am to Ponchy Tiger
So tough man. But part of the game of life. Be the strong one for those around you.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 5:56 am to GeauxTigers0107
It’s tough. Hang in there man. It’s a road everyone has to go down with their parents, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Will say a prayer for you and him.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 6:01 am to Shamoan
May the power of Gods love bless your family during these times.
Hospice isn’t anything more than a group that’ll try to mitigate his pains through morphine.
But they are a number associated with Hospice that are wonderful for the family.
Hospice isn’t anything more than a group that’ll try to mitigate his pains through morphine.
But they are a number associated with Hospice that are wonderful for the family.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 6:24 am to Ponchy Tiger
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and that you will be ok.
Man I think this part is so critical.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 6:34 am to Shamoan
I am very sorry to hear that. No one wants to lose their father but rejoice in all the time you had with him. Some guys on here lost their dads at a young age and never got to experience that
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