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Pain may not always be obvious; agitation, facial expressions, tears, panting or struggling for breath can all be indicators of physical pain. And of course there may also be emotional pain and distress.
Did you hire hospice to keep your loved one comfortable, out of pain, anxiety free and relaxed so their passing can be peaceful? If so, then yes, the medications are necessary in order to facilitate such a scenario.
But why not ask the hospice RN such a question instead of a forum of strangers? Also give them your opinions about how your loved one should be medicated or unmedicated right now, and fire hospice if you feel they are not treating your loved one properly.
Remember, you can ALWAYS FIRE HOSPICE and get your loved one to the hospital for more treatment.
I feel like there's a certain number of people who are terrified of the word "morphine," because of its connotations with drug addicts. Trust me -- once someone is on hospice, addiction is not a concern, plus they don't give your loved one nearly enough for them to become addicted anyway.
Twenty-five years ago I developed double ear infections while five months pregnant. The pain was indescribable -- I couldn't even turn my head -- plus I lost all my balance as well. I ended up in the ER, and they gave me a shot of morphine. I was horrified, but at that point I'd have cut off my head if it would have stopped the pain.
I asked the nurse if the morphine was going to get rid of the pain, and she said, "Not really, but you won't care anymore."
She came in to check on me about five minutes later, and I said, "I STILL CARE!!!"
Another five minutes later, and I said, "I feel FANTASTIC!"
They didn’t use the lorazepam until my mom was in real distress. Morphine for her general pain. When hospice is wanting to use it, your loved one needs it…
My dad was diagnosed with CHF October 2015, Hospice care started December 2015. He took 5mg hydrocodone & a very low dose of Valium. It helped him to breath easier. Dad passed away February 2016; on his 97th birthday :( The meds are for comfort
Only if your father is in pain(morphine) or agitated(lorazepam)are they needed. I don't believe that they should just be given randomly but only if needed. If you have questions or concerns please talk to your hospice nurse for your father.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
But why not ask the hospice RN such a question instead of a forum of strangers? Also give them your opinions about how your loved one should be medicated or unmedicated right now, and fire hospice if you feel they are not treating your loved one properly.
Remember, you can ALWAYS FIRE HOSPICE and get your loved one to the hospital for more treatment.
Twenty-five years ago I developed double ear infections while five months pregnant. The pain was indescribable -- I couldn't even turn my head -- plus I lost all my balance as well. I ended up in the ER, and they gave me a shot of morphine. I was horrified, but at that point I'd have cut off my head if it would have stopped the pain.
I asked the nurse if the morphine was going to get rid of the pain, and she said, "Not really, but you won't care anymore."
She came in to check on me about five minutes later, and I said, "I STILL CARE!!!"
Another five minutes later, and I said, "I feel FANTASTIC!"
Who wouldn't want that for their loved ones?
The meds are for comfort
If you have questions or concerns please talk to your hospice nurse for your father.