End of life palliative care
- Thread starter DesperateofDevon
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I cannot say how thankful I am that the lovely nursing staff at the carehome listened to our concerns & now mum is not only on anti agitation meds but pain relief.
The belief that Mum is locked in is held by all looking after her, Lewy bodies Dementia a possibility. The difference between poor care & excellent care is highlighted in this experience of a loved one passing; Dads journey up to the end was a continuous battle - Mums is full of dignity & respect. This journey with dementia has been hard & heartbreaking at times, today I found peace in heart & mind knowing Mums care & comfort is first & foremost in those involved in her care. The compassion shown to us as a family unit was genuine & heartfelt & the support needed to travel these final steps is there; I feel as if I am encompassed into a bigger family. We have some difficult hours ahead but knowing this to be pain free makes it an easier journey for us all to travel.
Thank you all & god bless you for being part of this journey with me.
x
The belief that Mum is locked in is held by all looking after her, Lewy bodies Dementia a possibility. The difference between poor care & excellent care is highlighted in this experience of a loved one passing; Dads journey up to the end was a continuous battle - Mums is full of dignity & respect. This journey with dementia has been hard & heartbreaking at times, today I found peace in heart & mind knowing Mums care & comfort is first & foremost in those involved in her care. The compassion shown to us as a family unit was genuine & heartfelt & the support needed to travel these final steps is there; I feel as if I am encompassed into a bigger family. We have some difficult hours ahead but knowing this to be pain free makes it an easier journey for us all to travel.
Thank you all & god bless you for being part of this journey with me.
x
Mum slipped peacefully away in the evening of 19/11.
Thank you for all of the amazing support throughout the years .
I feel a surreal fuzzy numb lightness & am relieved for Mum that this part of her journey is over.
I cuddled Mum , & read her favourite poems & passages from the bible. The stars were visible from her window & classical music played in the background. Surrounded by beautiful fresh flowers in an exemplary care home. A good death is an old fashioned saying but that’s what Mum had , peacefully slipping away .
Please don’t be sad for me & my family we have grieved each loss through this illness of dementia for many years; Mum is released now as are we - instead raise a glass ( Baileys / red wine / Dubonet / elderflower cordial all favourites ) or a cup of hot chocolate to Aged Mother & smile as she’s now dancing to jazz again with the love of her life
xx
Thank you for all of the amazing support throughout the years .
I feel a surreal fuzzy numb lightness & am relieved for Mum that this part of her journey is over.
I cuddled Mum , & read her favourite poems & passages from the bible. The stars were visible from her window & classical music played in the background. Surrounded by beautiful fresh flowers in an exemplary care home. A good death is an old fashioned saying but that’s what Mum had , peacefully slipping away .
Please don’t be sad for me & my family we have grieved each loss through this illness of dementia for many years; Mum is released now as are we - instead raise a glass ( Baileys / red wine / Dubonet / elderflower cordial all favourites ) or a cup of hot chocolate to Aged Mother & smile as she’s now dancing to jazz again with the love of her life
xx
Dear @DesperateofDevon, my thoughts are with you (as yours were with me in July when I lost my mum).
What a comfort to you in the days to come, knowing you did your very best for your Mum (and Dad); no recriminations and what a caring, supportive and loving daughter you have been. You and your family have done your parents proud and I'll raise a glass to them and to you too ?
What a comfort to you in the days to come, knowing you did your very best for your Mum (and Dad); no recriminations and what a caring, supportive and loving daughter you have been. You and your family have done your parents proud and I'll raise a glass to them and to you too ?
@DesperateofDevon I’m glad your mum had a peaceful passing. It must be a comfort to you to know that it was so peaceful. Thinking of you and wishing you strength.
So glad your mum had a good death and is now at peace.
It’s been a tough few years for you, so take care of yourself now.
It’s been a tough few years for you, so take care of yourself now.
That is indeed a beautiful way to pass.
You have worked so hard to get the best care for your mum. She is at peace now - be at peace yourself
xxx
You have worked so hard to get the best care for your mum. She is at peace now - be at peace yourself
xxx
im so glad that your mum went peacefully, thats all you wanted and fought over the last months. look after yourself
. It's good to know how comforted you are by the way your mum was able to pass @DesperateofDevon Both you and she deserved it.
