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Does anyone have experience with Palliative Care?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jul 29 9:27am | Replies (154)

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@celia16

I’m inquiring this due to my Dad. He’s 87 and has multiple conditions that are now significantly effecting his daily life. He’s at home now, but…not sure how long that will be feasible. His mobility is very limited. He has cardiomyopathy, which has resulted in CHF, an aortic aneurysm, multiple PVCs, CKD, hypothyroidism, Alz, and more. He says he is exhausted. We wish to explore the options to keep him comfortable. I was hoping his existing primary could do that, since he’s seen him for many years and their office is open 7 days a week.

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Thanks for explaining--and I am sorry your Dad is going through this rough time. You might talk to the PCP to discuss options. Palliative Care might include visiting nurses and possibly other helpful resources, but I think it differs somewhat from place to place. Consulting with the PCP could help set up a team approach for your father. Wishing you all the best with this.