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In reply to the discussion: A Fitting Final Gift From Jimmy Carter [View all]tiredtoo
(2,949 posts)40. Not afraid of dying but
I want to spend as much time left as possible enjoying each and every moment. The message I got from hospice is: they will keep me comfortable as I die. They said I will no longer be receiving my regular meds. Blood pressure, cholesterol and so on. The big one for me was not taking me to eye doctor for shots to control macular degeneration. I would prefer not going blind prior to death. After death I don't really give a shit but, I want to see stuff while I'm still living.
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Everything you said, and I keep my own end close, as a welcome visitor in my thoughts. Peace.
Magoo48
Aug 2023
#13
More people need to understand that Hospice DOESN'T ALWAYS DEATH....My BFF's daddy
The_REAL_Ecumenist
Aug 2023
#22
I was thinking about in-facility care only. Of course, in-home care would be more affordable.
jaxexpat
Aug 2023
#65
My sister had horrible dementia, but was not able to stay in a care facility
Attilatheblond
Aug 2023
#52
Thank you for this... After seeing both my parents pass in 2022-23 it was a real eye opener
FirstLight
Aug 2023
#74