My mum's health has been very up and down and I have been asked to think about whether Mum should be resuscitated should she become worse and whether we would like further intervention to be given in order to keep her alive should she have to be hospitalised. My friend's mum is in the same care home and has also been asked the same question. Is this normal procedure for residents when admitted to a care home? I don't know how to react, what to do or decide or how to feel? and at what stage is it the correct decision to say leave a loved one to slip away naturally. Is it it ever the right decision when your parent cannot decided for themselves? I feel awful today just thinking about the enormity of such a massive decision when my instinct wants mum to carry on and on and on forever. Am I being selfish for thinking this way or is it sometimes kinder to not prolong things? Can anyone help with advice or comments please ?
Thanks xx
Thanks xx