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In reply to the discussion: A Fitting Final Gift From Jimmy Carter [View all]Attilatheblond
(2,325 posts)52. My sister had horrible dementia, but was not able to stay in a care facility
To say she was difficult would be a massive understatement. If in a care facility, she would have had to be kept sedated all the time as she was damned stubborn and ornery.
Her spouse and our former paramedic brother managed to keep her at home and reasonably calm. The hospice people helped there in the last months and were immeasurably helpful with all the paperwork details when she just recently passed.
We should be grateful for such people, so caring, calm, rational, prepared. And I will always be grateful for the way Jimmy Carter lovingly taught those who would pay attention. His wisdom, kindness has been amazing.
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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