💖Hospice Nurse Penny💖
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Nancy Smancy :
I wish ppl would realize there are worse things than death 😔
2025-08-14 01:09:06
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Maureen Desmond500 :
At 66 I just had minor lumpectomy- otherwise healthy- I’m making a point to let my fam know- no surgery on my behalf if this is the case- dementia and end of life- give me comfort
2025-09-25 15:11:56
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Suzie :
I wish more doctors were honest like this!!!
2025-08-13 23:34:00
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Hollypopper :
I would say absolutely NOT do surgery. No fkn way.
2025-08-14 01:58:26
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Tori :
We didn’t know hospice was an option and my family made the decision to fix so my Pa had surgery and he didn’t survive. They didn’t even try and start the surgery he was to unable.
2025-09-02 23:50:50
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michelle_k4real :
Most doctors are not like this. They want $$$$$$$$
2025-08-14 00:24:51
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Kegrey (she/her)🇨🇦 :
Real question please don’t bash, I may be in this situation soon with my mom (dementia due to catastrophic car accident): wouldn’t not fixing the broken bone cause added pain to their life? Once a broken bone is fixed it doesn’t hurt anymore.
2025-08-14 17:15:48
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Brenna :
We literally just went through this with my Partner's grandmother who was already in end stage dementia and on hospice. Unfortunately it was a compound break of the femur near her hip and when it broke and she fell it went completely sideways. She had surgery to put a rod in and stabilize because if she didn't have surgery she would be in immense pain. Broke the leg on the 28th of July, had surgery the 29th, got sent home after trying a rehab SNF for a week, she fought them on everything. Got her in her home the 23rd. and she finally had a calmness about her, like she could relax and be where she wanted with family to transition. She passed away peacefully at home in her bed on the 18th of July just hours after hospice came to bathe her for that morning. People, even if they are in heavy decline and imminent status still have a soul that can feel when their time is near and it's important that we (their friends, family and loved ones)as the people they trust the most to take care of them pay attention to their spirit and really listen when they no longer have words to express their thoughts and feelings. It takes truly special people to work in hospice and palliative care, they are proof that angels and mercy do exist right here on earth. Thank you for all those souls you guided and gave comfort and care during their transition and for all the ways you continue to serve and advocate for other humans.💜
2025-08-13 23:50:41
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Suzes :
Ugh my mom broke her hip in a nursing home, she had advanced dementia and everyone convinced to go forward with the surgery, my gut didn’t want to. She passed 3 months later
2025-08-13 23:59:46
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Sugar&Flower :
I wish someone with authority had told my family this- the surgeon got to us and made it sound like we didn't have a choice and that maybe the person with dementia could walk again. I asked for a palliative consult but the surgeon came to see us first.
2025-08-14 00:29:58
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Calyn Chase :
I work as a PTA in a nursing home, the vast majority of people are not properly educated on the benefits of hospice. People don’t realize and aren’t told it’s an option to not have major surgery if you’re in the last few months of life
2025-08-13 23:44:31
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Blue Miller :
Being a person who has broken her hip IT IS THE MOST PAINFUL BONE TO BREAK!!! If they are keeping her on strong pain killers then I guess she could not get it. Otherwise I would have it fixed.
2025-08-22 01:33:26
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Robert Haut :
I understand. My mom has severe dementia & has an abdominal aortic aneurysm & they may want to do surgery and I’m her POA and I would say no, the complications and discomfort after surgery wouldn’t be worth it.
2025-08-14 02:29:41
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I :
May I ask a question? I come from a family that is generally prone to Alzheimer's. My family has assisted the Emory University in its research. It is my greatest fear. I am mostly afraid I would become a mean person. I truly am a kind person. it worries me. In your opinion is it common to have a dramatic personality change?
2025-08-14 00:54:58
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ooonurse :
Where I live in Ontario Canada it could be considered inappropriate to operate on someone with advanced dementia due to the risk of death during the procedure.
2025-08-14 01:14:03
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🖤 Ash 🖤 :
Should severe dementia patients live alone in their house with cameras to watch their every move? I took care of one like that and they never left food in the house and locked it up outside. That made me quit after being in the field I loved the most after 19 yrs. That was the straw that broke the camels back
2025-08-14 05:45:00
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Kathleen :
I saw this happen to a patient they did the hip replacement and she was okay which surprised me
2025-08-14 00:25:08
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h.k.2003.808 :
I so wish someone had said this to us when my Nana broke her hip. I was only after the hip replacement surgery that the doctor told us “Expect her to pass within three months“. She died less than 60 days later. It was miserable and she never healed right. Hospice care would’ve been way better.
2025-08-14 00:51:06
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tinamariecef ❌ 🇺🇸 :
Grandpa Salinger is doing ok.
2025-08-14 03:03:23
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Native2S :
Are end stage dementia patients still mobile? Let’s say it’s different dementia patient with couple years left, would we do surgery then? Or only if they’re still mobile?
2025-08-17 11:59:58
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Tammy🫀 :
Can I when a complicated patient decides to go with a palliative team?
2025-08-14 03:55:39
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j7a9w :
INCREDIBLE POST as a family member currently dealing with a similar situation. Thank you 🙏🏼
2025-08-21 06:01:28
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nexthappeningnow :
I remember at age 15, sitting hospital bedside with my grandfather while a doctor out in the hall explained to my mom that while technically he was a candidate for a bowel surgery, that it might not do him good due to late Alzheimer’s. He unexpectedly took his last breath during that decision making conversation. Looking back, I tend to think he somehow made his own choice in that moment.
2025-08-15 21:09:05
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Elisa :
I am endlessly grateful for the honest and compassionate doctor who helped me advocate for my dad because his main doctor chose to approve a bunch of pointless and uncomfortable procedures so he didn’t have to tell my dad he was at the end of his life.
2025-08-14 06:53:45
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ericka1234 :
I agree. Symptoms of pain and discomfort would be managed as best to keep the pt comfortable
2025-08-14 07:06:43
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