Aw hell......my dad got put into hospice care today.

[Liberal Veteran]

I knew it wouldn't be long, but the cancer is now at end stage.

I guess I better start making travel plans.

[KitchenWitch]

1. I am sorry to hear that!

Much love to you and your dad, and hope that they are keeping him comfortable.

[lizziegrace]

2. I'm sorry

:hug:

They'll do everything they can for him.

[mainegreen]

3. Aw heck. That's terrible.

I hope he goes as painlessly as possible. I lost my dad to cancer, and in the end that is what I wished for the most.

Good luck.

:hug:

[salin]

4. home hospice or a facility?

My father went onto home hospice - they were great. As a child it was hard to what the step meant ... but they gave great support, advice and comfort to my father and my mother who was his full-time caretaker by that time.

I am sorry that his cancer has hit this stage. My prayers to him, you, your family and all those touched by your father. :hug:

[Liberal Veteran]

5. Facility. He was getting home hospice, but yesterday they transferred him.

It was only a matter of time.

He chose to not to do chemo or surgery since there was very little chance of success.

[salin]

9. I can understand that per chemo

makes folks feel awful. If it isn't going to help - why suffer more pain/discomfort. The best thing about Hospice care is the very strong emphasis on comfort of the patient. Very patient-centered care. That doesn't make your path in this time any easier (per your loss). I am so very sorry that this time has arrived. For me, even though intellectually I knew it was time and when my father passed it was a blessing for him (to be out of the pain), I was still heartsick for myself (carrying on without him to consult with and share joy - and indeed sometimes some hot words with) it has taken years for me to talk about this (even the move to hopsice) without it invoking my own pain of loss. Thankfully that has now transformed into moments of warmth - being flooded with warm and comforting memories that are now untinged by the pain. May you and your family find that peace. Until then - my heart grieves the impending loss (and I, at least, began grieving at this point) with you. Get on that plane - grab what minutes and memories you can - even if they are hard. They will be important to you in the future.

:hug:

[AlCzervik]

6. sorry to hear that.

hospice care made the last 2 months of my mothers life bearable for her and for me, they were extremely supportive.
:hug:

[SPKrazy]

7. Sorry To Hear That

hospice can last different lengths of time, but if you want to spend some time with him while he is still able to be your dad as you know him, then it is time to make some plans I imagine.

My mother spent several months in hospice care.

:hi:
sorry

[Nicole]

8. So sorry to hear that

:hug:

[Critters2]

10. So sorry. I remember when my mom went into hospice.

It was hard from then on. You are certainly in my prayers!!

[Left Is Write]

11. I'm sorry.

:(

[GenDem]

12. So very sorry

:(

[La Lioness Priyanka]

13. sorry. are you two close?

[BlueIris]

14. I'm sorry, hon.

I'm currently dealing with the prospect of losing my parents and it's daunting. Not the same situation you're in, but it's a very desolate and lonely feeling none the less. My best thoughts to you.

[SeattleGirl]

15. Sorry to hear this.

Hopefully the hospice workers can make his time there as comfortable as possible.

:hug: to you.

[wildhorses]

16. sorry to hear about your dad--

:hug:

[Courtesy Flush]

17. Go there NOW

Don't have regrets later. Get there now, and be at his bedside!

[Cabcere]

18. Sorry to hear about that, Liberal Veteran

My thoughts & prayers are with you & your dad. :hug: Peace.