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The hospice nurse has said that in mom’s situation her brain will eventually shut down. It’s a slow process. Has anyone dealt with a similar situation?
Yes, I'm living this at the moment. Basically, mthr's body has to wear out. Her mind is gone, which means her broken brain will eventually not be able to remember how to chew and swallow right. Her liver & kidneys are already deteriorating from age, her bones are brittle, and she is just existing. The battle for us is to keep them comfortable - not in pain and not in fear.
There's a great book by Dr. Atul Gawande called, Being Mortal, which deals with the realities of end of life treatments. Mthr was very thorough in her research and knew she did not want artificial feeding, antibiotics, or surgery when she only had a year to live. Being on hospice means 6 months, so we know it's time for this. Reading the book allows us to understand how difficult these interventions make the process of dying. All mthr wanted was pain killers and anxiety drugs. And that's what she'll get when the time comes.
Right now, any virus or flu will cause mthr to get pneumonia because she doesn't remember how to cough. Pneumonia has been called "the old man's friend," because it's a relatively quick death. Tylenol will make her comfortable from fever, and an anti anxiety meds will allow her to not be afraid. Another drug will dry up her breathing so she won't feel like she's drowning. The lack of oxygen will allow her to get sleepy and gently pass. This is what I hope for her, a good, gentle death. Not one where there is pain, anxious people running around, and injections and bright lights and surgeries to save her so she can exist a few more months. No, I want her to have a gentle, peaceful death. There is Gospel music playing in her room and sometimes she hums to it. Soon she can meet her Maker.
My mother's "vital signs" were fine up until about 45 minutes before her death. So not sure how much they tell you, depending upon the underlying condition of the patient.
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:
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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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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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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.
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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.
There's a great book by Dr. Atul Gawande called, Being Mortal, which deals with the realities of end of life treatments. Mthr was very thorough in her research and knew she did not want artificial feeding, antibiotics, or surgery when she only had a year to live. Being on hospice means 6 months, so we know it's time for this. Reading the book allows us to understand how difficult these interventions make the process of dying. All mthr wanted was pain killers and anxiety drugs. And that's what she'll get when the time comes.
Right now, any virus or flu will cause mthr to get pneumonia because she doesn't remember how to cough. Pneumonia has been called "the old man's friend," because it's a relatively quick death. Tylenol will make her comfortable from fever, and an anti anxiety meds will allow her to not be afraid. Another drug will dry up her breathing so she won't feel like she's drowning. The lack of oxygen will allow her to get sleepy and gently pass. This is what I hope for her, a good, gentle death. Not one where there is pain, anxious people running around, and injections and bright lights and surgeries to save her so she can exist a few more months. No, I want her to have a gentle, peaceful death. There is Gospel music playing in her room and sometimes she hums to it. Soon she can meet her Maker.
My mother's "vital signs" were fine up until about 45 minutes before her death. So not sure how much they tell you, depending upon the underlying condition of the patient.