Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care - Definition
This article may be of help to you. My husband, too, wanted to be at home. He had seen so many specialists and was getting much weaker. His GP (the general of the group) on Tuesday recommended that hospice be called in. I waited until Thursday to call hospice in (as my husband's birthday was Ths. and I just wanted to get through his birthday) and then hospice started the following Monday. My husband had a birthday on March 30th, and on April 9th he died. People that visited the week of his death thought he looked pretty good and didn't look sick, but you know your husband best. Cliff's doctor was amazing. He knew he would never see him again and put his arms around him and told him what a brave man he was and he was amazed by the courage Cliff showed throughout.
I personally would have liked hospice in a little sooner, but my husband wasn't ready and that was his choice. Once hospice was involved there was a weight lifted because I knew at a moment's notice someone could be here. One day they were in 6 times, but it was warranted.
What are Ed's thoughts on hospice? It might be a good idea to talk with a hospice provider and then you'll know what to expect when it's needed. I hope this helps and I'm thinking about both of you.