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Palliative care at home advice

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Doodle Fri 10-May-24 12:01:27

Does anyone have experience of Palliative care at home and what’s involved?
We are looking to bring DH home from hospital.

win Mon 20-May-24 21:43:04

Sorry I had not read the complete thread when I posted above. Please accept my sincere condolences, my heart goes out to you and your family.

win Mon 20-May-24 21:40:40

Doodle

Thanks Baggs . I want my DH home too.
Georgesgran it’s called Palliative care here. Might not be end of life but could be

End of Life can go on for a long time, sometimes longer than the last weeks of life. Palliative care likewise, when most medicines are usually stopped but the patient is kept tpainfree with painkillers, morphine or at the very end a DRIVER. I have sadly now been through this 3 times end every time was totally different. . The last time quite recently, my partner had visits from Hospiscare 3 times a day, a sitter offered for the night he died, so I could get some much needed rest and all medication stopped apart from the driver for pain relief. It is lovely to have them home with you and such a privilege to see them through to the very end if you possibly can. I wish you strength to get through this difficult time.

Doodle Mon 20-May-24 19:55:39

You don’t know how much your messages have meant to me. Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I haven’t really come to terms with it yet. The last few weeks have taken their toll and I am exhausted. Fortunately, our sons are taking good care of me. Thank you all so much xx

hollysteers Mon 20-May-24 18:50:47

Thinking of you and your family Doodle🙏🏻

RosesandLilac Mon 20-May-24 18:03:57

Sending you love and hugs, such a sad time for you all xx

Anniebach Mon 20-May-24 17:56:40

My sympathy and love Doodle x

glammagran Mon 20-May-24 12:24:56

So sorry for your loss Doodle. I’m glad he was able to enjoy being out in the sun. How sad for you. 💐

Litterpicker Mon 20-May-24 10:24:54

So sad for you but glad that your dear husband had a peaceful end xxx

Sar53 Mon 20-May-24 09:35:44

My condolences Doodle, love xxx

annsixty Mon 20-May-24 09:07:16

Dear. Doodle
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Many of us know just how you will be feeling now and we can understand.
Your dear husband had his day in the sun and is now at peace.

GrannySomerset Mon 20-May-24 08:52:45

That day with the sunshine will be such a precious memory.

anna7 Mon 20-May-24 08:40:49

I'm so sorry. Deepest condolences to you and your family x

Marydoll Mon 20-May-24 08:33:59

My dear Doodle, I am so sad for you and your family. x

Greyduster Mon 20-May-24 08:26:40

Doodle I’m so very sorry. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Take strength from each other.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 20-May-24 08:13:23

Doodle so sorry, sending you lots of (((hugs))) 💐

Kalu Mon 20-May-24 07:57:59

My deepest condolences Doodle.

My DH has terminal cancer, diagnosed 2 yrs ago and I have been caring for him at home since he became bed bound for the last six months.

My heart goes out to you and I wish you even more strength through the coming days.

Much love.

nanaK54 Mon 20-May-24 07:42:33

I am so sorry for your loss flowers

SusieB50 Sun 19-May-24 23:04:35

Doodle my condolences, so glad for you both that you had a good day to remember.

Grannmarie Sun 19-May-24 22:58:27

Dear Doodle, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news, but so glad that you and MrD shared that special time in the sunshine. 💕 ☀
Thinking of you at this sad time, sending love and prayers.
Rest in Peace, Mr Doodle. 🙏

harrigran Sun 19-May-24 22:55:47

My sincere condolences Doodle 💐

Vintagerose Sun 19-May-24 22:53:18

So very sorry to hear your sad news Doodle and send you my sincere condolences and love.

mamaa Sun 19-May-24 22:41:32

So sorry to read your sad news Doodle you and Mr D had been in my thoughts recently, sending my sincere condolences to you and your family 🌺🌸

Auntieflo Sun 19-May-24 22:25:13

Doodle. So sorry to read your sad news. Sending love and hugs

Jalyn Sun 19-May-24 22:02:48

So sorry Doodle

brook2704 Sun 19-May-24 21:54:53

So sorry to hear such sad news Doodle sending you much love ❤️