[Sca-cooks] Update on my father

[AEllin Olafs dotter]

Been there, done that - you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Yes, take everything Hospice offers, even if you don't think you want 
it. You can always decide not to use it, but they've been down this 
road, and know a lot of less-than-obvious things that do help. And don't 
worry about him not eating, hard as that is for a cook - it's a normal 
part of the process.

Take care of yourself, too.

AEllin

Anne duBosc wrote:

>Daddy is slightly more alert yesterday and today.  They've switched him from hydrocodone to morphine, and he seems to be pretty much pain free except for his old back problem.  We've moved him to a hospital bed in Kat's old bedroom  When Hospice offered to get him a hospital bed, he jumped at the opportunity.  He has become almost totally bed bound, but did get up for a few hours yesterday and today to sit in his chair and watch TV.  He no longer eats much at all, but is still drinking his Boost and lots of milkshakes.  He is slowly getting weaker.  His primary care physician has stated that he can see no reason to submit Daddy to any further hospitalizations, tests, or treatments.  Daddy has elected to not be subjected to extraordinary measures to extend his life, and has stated that he does not wish to be resuscitated.  Our goal now is to make him as comfortable as possible for as long as possible, with the help of Hospice.  
>I am afraid that any of you who wish to visit with him will have to come here to Teresa's, as I don't think he will be travelling any more, much as he has enjoyed it.
>Thank you all for your continuing support.
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>Mordonna
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