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Thunderbeast

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10. Sorry for your family's loss.

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Sun May 25, 2025, 10:13 PM

May 25

That being said, a focus on paliative care is not a defeat. It is a rational choice for quality of life.

I am glad that I live in a state where I can address my last days with a final gathering of close friends and family, a couple of shots of Laphroig single malt, and a final trip to my bedroom where cup of pudding is available for my last adventure.

I have friends who made this choice... leaving with a smile on their face and the warmth of loved-ones in a final act of grace.

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Distant cousin was diagnosed with advanced cancer [View all] Marthe48 May 25 OP

Here are my wishes that the family finds solace and remains strong. John1956PA May 25 #1

The post-hospital days are usually for rehab. Hospice and nursing care marybourg May 25 #2

That makes sense Marthe48 May 25 #5

If she's over 65 she should be on Medicare. Medicare pays for hospice care, marybourg May 25 #8

Sending positive thoughts for your cousin. n/t ChazII May 25 #3

Thank you Marthe48 May 25 #6

I'm sorry your family and your cousin are going through this. Diamond_Dog May 25 #4

Thank you, Diamond Dog Marthe48 May 25 #7

Very sorry to hear of your family's loss Thunderbeast May 25 #9

Sorry for your family's loss. Thunderbeast May 25 #10