Another point for using hospice. Social workers and case managers can help us as caregivers come to terms with the feelings that we can't deal with the death of a loved one at home.
A social worker once spent time with the wife of a patient who said she did not want her husband to die at home. "Please make sure it happens in a hospital".
The husband said he wanted to be at home but knew his wife could not handle it.
I wonder when we will be able to accept the death of a loved one at home? I certainly don't want to experience it but if my husband wants to be at home when he passes, that is where he will be and I hope he can do the same for me. Fortunately, we are not having to make that decision at this time of our lives so it is a perfect time to discuss it.
What's your thoughts about someone you love dying in their own home?
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