Cancer Diary: Where to Hospice
This post follows up on an earlier Cancer Diary post on whether or not to choose hospice help , when and where. Choosing between in-home hospice care and care in a facility is a deeply personal decision that depends on various factors, including the patient's medical needs, the capabilities of caregivers, and the resources available. It also may depend upon the relationship between the patient and caregiver, whether it is a spouse or an offspring who is providing the care. While many patients express a desire to spend their final days at home, it's essential to understand both the benefits and the challenges associated with each option. brighthh.com Carl so adamantly wanted to be at home and so hated the two short visits he had made to a care facility that I agreed to take on the caregiving, but it left a lot of emotional scars and question marks about whether we had thought things through adequately. The answer of course, is no. The question had to be answered alm...