Posted by Joan797 on February 16, 2006, at 22:00:46
In reply to Re: It's Been a Long Strange Trip *Trigger* » Joan797, posted by TexasChic on February 16, 2006, at 20:57:23
End Stage Renal - That's where we are at.
We chose home health care over hospice. Why, I'm not sure now.
I have two siblings helping me. We share the duties jointly.
I know there are places out there that provide support, I just don't know when I have the time to make the call.
Sometimes it takes two hours per meal, two hours sitting on the pot, two hours taking medicine, and often times all night sitting on the edge of the bed. During these times I am unable to think of anything else but....Dad, are you finished yet?.....Dad, you need to take your medicine.......Dad, are you going to eat???
I really would appreciate any knowledge you can share with me regarding your experience with your grandmother. Please babblemail me if you can. I need to talk to someone who's been there.
Joan
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