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re: My 84 yr old father was recommended for hospice today
Posted on 3/7/26 at 6:55 am to Shamoan
Posted on 3/7/26 at 6:55 am to Shamoan
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He is a good man. Mom is staying by his side until the bitter end. Sad, yet beautiful.
We just attended a funeral of a man much like your dad. He lived a great life and had great kids. Prayers and condolences to you and your family. You are very lucky to have had a good man as a father and to have your parents still together. Appreciate the time you have left and relish in the memories
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Posted on 3/7/26 at 6:56 am to Meauxjeaux
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Man I think this part is so critical.
When my Dad was put on hospice he obviously knew what that meant, but his biggest concern was that I was going be ok.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:01 am to Ponchy Tiger
It's a horrible season in life most of us go through. It gives you a reality check on what's important in life. We lose sight of that as we navigate this world we're currently in. Trust God's plan there IS a reason for your pain. Praying for you, sir.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:02 am to Shamoan
Prayers for you and your family. Tell them how much you love them. Bring as much family as you can around him at this time. Nothing makes a dying person better than seeing his family is doing well.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:11 am to Shamoan
Prayers. I lost my dad 18 hours after they began the hospice drugs.
I was lucky that he stayed awake and talked to me for most of the night before he passed.
I was lucky that he stayed awake and talked to me for most of the night before he passed.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:15 am to Shamoan
Prayers to you and your family. Lost my dad when he was 83. Spend every moment you can with him while he’s still with you. I’ve never missed anything or anyone as much as I miss my father.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:24 am to Jim Rockford
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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.
Similar situation with my father. He was already out of it and hated being in the nursing home when he contracted pneumonia. My mother chose to not treat it, and he went quickly and mercifully.
Everyone has to make their own choices, but we had no regrets. I often thought about him talking about a friend who had been in the same situation and saying how he would "not want to be that poor bastard sitting around in a nursing home in a diaper."
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:26 am to Shamoan
Hopefully you are doing hospice at home. I would think most want to die in their own home.
Condolences
Condolences
This post was edited on 3/7/26 at 7:26 am
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:27 am to Shamoan
Sorry bro. Dad is 81, and I am not looking forward to that.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:29 am to UptownJoeBrown
As Larry King once said on his show, “Getting old ain’t fun.” So true.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:30 am to Shamoan
Prayers up, man. My dad fell apart three years ago and it went on most of the year. I'm just now kind of getting over it.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:37 am to Shamoan
Offering prayers for your family, we just went through this in January with my father in law 83 . It is a difficult time but continue to talk to him, listen if he can speak. We had great persons at our facility who treated him so well during his final 4 days there, they also helped us as well.
With tears as well at this moment, I pray for comfort from God in this time
With tears as well at this moment, I pray for comfort from God in this time
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:40 am to Shamoan
Praying for your family and especially your father sir
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:44 am to Shamoan
Sorry, man.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 7:57 am to Shamoan
Myself and ol boy Will Cover have gone through what you are now. Holler if we can help in any way. I know it’s tough but one piece of advice that will change your perspective:
Live in his world and don’t try to change his view on things. If the sky is pink to him, it’s pink to you as well. That small trick made all the difference.
All the best to you and your fam brother
Live in his world and don’t try to change his view on things. If the sky is pink to him, it’s pink to you as well. That small trick made all the difference.
All the best to you and your fam brother
Posted on 3/7/26 at 8:05 am to Shamoan
That sucks man. 84 is a good and long life. At least you have the opportunity to say goodbye and tell him everything you want to tell him before he goes.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 8:11 am to Shamoan
I lost my dad to the disease recently. I mean, I lost my dad years ago, but his body agreed to move on recently.
It’s horrible. Hang in there. Be strong. Allow yourself to mourn. Remember him forever.
Also, even the nicest memory care hospitals are a nightmare. Pray something else takes you first.
It’s horrible. Hang in there. Be strong. Allow yourself to mourn. Remember him forever.
Also, even the nicest memory care hospitals are a nightmare. Pray something else takes you first.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 8:12 am to MyRockstarComplex
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the nicest memory care hospitals are a nightmare.
yep
Posted on 3/7/26 at 8:27 am to Shamoan
Went through this with dad 2 years ago. Dad went downhill quickly. Was hospitalized in early March 2024 and was gone by May 2024. We all still miss him and didn’t think we would ever recover. We have recovered but there is still a void. Enjoy the time you have left and am praying for you.
Posted on 3/7/26 at 8:39 am to Shamoan
We went through a similar situation. Praying for you and your Mom. That’s what family is about. God bless.
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