Hospice

[DianaB]

That's reassuring, Gayle. I'm sure that hospice will work with your doctor to help get your Mom better. Maybe she'll listen to them better than she has you and your brothers. Can't the doctor give her something to help get the fluid off besides just using the dialysis?

[Janet]

She does take Lasix twice a day. She can't walk far now and seems to be going downhill much faster. She says she feels fine, but she doesn't and I can tell. Besides her feet being swollen, her cheeks are swollen too. No one is really sure why.

[judy]

I can understand the way you feel, Janet. I have been there. Hospice care is what she needs. It will be good to see how well she will be taken care of, and take that off of your shoulders. Then you can spend time with her with less stress on you.

Prayers for you and Mom, Janet.

[Janet]

Thanks everyone...this may be a dumb question, but does Hospice cost? Where do I find out? I was hoping to get an idea before they come o Tuesday morning.

[lynne b]

Janet, i agree with the Dr. you need to get some help not only to help your mom but to help you also, take some of the burden off of your shoulder's and they really know how to make them comfortable.
As for the cost, i don't think it does cost but not sure, mom had it for dad but it was such a short time before he passed away and there was really nothing to do for him, he passed in his sleep.
I hope your mom will allow them to help her and know that she is helping you also.

[gja1000]

I think Medicare pays for it

[Janet]

So it does cost? I don't think she'll accept it if it does. She's so afraid Medicare will quit paying her medical bills since she's been in the hospital so much.