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Sure hospice can predict how long someone has to live. They do it all the time. It just happens that they are not right all the time!
When I called hospice to report that my husband died they were surprised, since they thought he had weeks left. The palliative hospital nurse thought my mother wouldn't last the week. I don't remember if hospice made a prediction, but my mother "graduated" from hospice 3 months later and lived nearly 2 more years.
Yes, they can predict. And they are probably better at predicting than many other care professionals. But they definitely are not always right.
rosco1, My Mother's Doctor didn't think she had much time left and placed her on Hospice in July,2012 and she was on it until December,2015...For 3 and a half years straight. Mother had a very strong will to live and I sure never wanted to loose her and she loved her family so much,she fought to hang on.and I believe our family had some lesssons to learn too. I believe it was God's Perfect Timing.
With my dad the doctor told us he had 6 months to one year and he passed two days later. I don't think anyone can predict with 100% certainty. I also think some people have a stronger will to live than others. I'm so sorry you are going through this difficult experience.
This sounds like a "duh" thing to say - but I think the closer the person is to death - the more accurately they can predict a time line.
There are definite signs both physical and mental as death closes in. As it comes closer the signs switch to largely being physical. And even within the physical signs some are more imminent than others.
I found it helpful to go on-line and search something alone the line of "hospice signs of death". I am a planner and organizer by nature and knowing what to expect did bring me a small measure of comfort.
With my father - he passed in two days when hospice said two weeks so in his case - his physical signs did not follow the typical path. But without going into a long story - I do believe my father gave up and it was his own mental state that brought death a bit sooner than expected.
My mom passed in about 18 hours when hospice said a few days to a week. My mother did have the physical signs but they progressed much faster than hospice said is typical. So like my mom - she was always rushing around to get somewhere.
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.
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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").
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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.
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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.
When I called hospice to report that my husband died they were surprised, since they thought he had weeks left. The palliative hospital nurse thought my mother wouldn't last the week. I don't remember if hospice made a prediction, but my mother "graduated" from hospice 3 months later and lived nearly 2 more years.
Yes, they can predict. And they are probably better at predicting than many other care professionals. But they definitely are not always right.
My Mother's Doctor didn't think she had much time left and placed her on Hospice in July,2012 and she was on it until December,2015...For 3 and a half years straight.
Mother had a very strong will to live and I sure never wanted to loose her and she loved her family so much,she fought to hang on.and I believe our family had some lesssons to learn too.
I believe it was God's Perfect Timing.
With my dad the doctor told us he had 6 months to one year and he passed two days later. I don't think anyone can predict with 100% certainty. I also think some people have a stronger will to live than others. I'm so sorry you are going through this difficult experience.
There are definite signs both physical and mental as death closes in. As it comes closer the signs switch to largely being physical. And even within the physical signs some are more imminent than others.
I found it helpful to go on-line and search something alone the line of "hospice signs of death". I am a planner and organizer by nature and knowing what to expect did bring me a small measure of comfort.
With my father - he passed in two days when hospice said two weeks so in his case - his physical signs did not follow the typical path. But without going into a long story - I do believe my father gave up and it was his own mental state that brought death a bit sooner than expected.
My mom passed in about 18 hours when hospice said a few days to a week. My mother did have the physical signs but they progressed much faster than hospice said is typical. So like my mom - she was always rushing around to get somewhere.