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When Living with Alzheimer's evolves into Dying of it
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I am sorry that Gary's condition has taken another turn. At this point, you might consider hiring the services of a death doula, in addition to hospice. (You can also enroll in a training course to become a death doula, so that you can help others down the road. You would make an excellent doula.)
My George was on hospice for six months. When his condition stabilized, we terminated hospice and transitioned to in-home health care. Hospice was a great experience, and we will probably be looking into it again since George has gotten weaker and is sleeping a lot now.
Love and prayers for you and Gary,
George's Wife
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@georgescraftjr Thank you for this thought. I have read about them but it would not have come to mind.
It is good to hear that you and your husband had a reprieve.
I am ending a day in which Gary was the least mobile that he has been, and a new caregiver who was not expereinced in managing a person who is minimally mobile. The hospice nurse comes to do the evaluation only on Monday. and I sure could use some experts around this weekend. Hopefully the caregiver coming tomorrow will be more prepared.