susancollins Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 My grandmother is like my mom, I have always been very close to her. I am her co guardians along with my aunt. My family is very fractured. We are bringing her home with hospice. She has Alzheimer’s and she is in stage five. Her organs have started to shut down. The doctor gives her ten days to two weeks; the doctor said a month at the most. My question is how do I make her comfortable, how do I make my family get along. I know my grandma would want to be home so we are bringing her home. Please give me any thoughts, tips, and ideas. Please keep us in your prayers. This is the hardest thing I have had to do. I feel like a piece of me is dying and I am heartbroken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 My grandmother is like my mom, I have always been very close to her. I am her co guardians along with my aunt. My family is very fractured. We are bringing her home with hospice. She has Alzheimer’s and she is in stage five. Her organs have started to shut down. The doctor gives her ten days to two weeks; the doctor said a month at the most. My question is how do I make her comfortable, how do I make my family get along. I know my grandma would want to be home so we are bringing her home. Please give me any thoughts, tips, and ideas. Please keep us in your prayers. This is the hardest thing I have had to do. I feel like a piece of me is dying and I am heartbroken. I have no advice, but you have my prayers. I'm so sorry :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmama4 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 oh honey, I'm soo sorry. Hugs and prayers your way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hospice should do a good job helping you to make her comfortable. As to family, are you and your aunt on the same page? I would do everything in my power to keep any family squabbles away from Grandma (though I realize that she may not be aware of all that's around her). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 This is the hardest thing I have had to do. I have always considered death to be a very intimate thing, and have felt overwhelmingly honored whenever I am asked to partake in the process. My mother's death is one of my very best memories, and the little delicate care, like my brother moving the birdfeeder so that she could see the birds out her bedroom window, or her cat, who parked herself on Mommy for a full day, and didn't empty her bladder or eat or drink the whole time, has been a balm of peace I will wear the rest of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 :grouphug: Prayers said for you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 :grouphug: I will keep you in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dina in Oklahoma Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 You have been given very good advice. Please know my heart goes out to you -- my grandmother was also my mother. You will be in my prayers. Blessings, Dina :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Praying for you. Keep focused on your clear decision to bring her home and love her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers. I am going to speak with the doctor and get everything set up today. I have to get a hospital bed, go to the grocery store, and I am probably forgetting something. My aunt who is co-guardians with me just left for the beach for ten days so it will be just my mom and I along with another aunt who can only provide limited help. I hope we are doing the right thing. The doctor seemed to think we need to place her in a facility and just be there for her, but I am glad we are bringing her home. Thanks again for listening and letting me vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Susan, you and your family are in my prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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