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In reply to the discussion: A Fitting Final Gift From Jimmy Carter [View all]Deep State Witch
(11,013 posts)63. My Cousin Has An Inoperable Brain Tumor
We don't know how bad the cancer is, but we're trying to talk him into entering a hospice program. That way, things are open to the patient that normal Medicare won't cover. My MIL volunteers as a visiting hospice person in Florida, so my husband got all of the details from her.
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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