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Final Days

KC88 Hello. Seeing someone you love decline in health is never easy. I know that your question was not about yourself, but sometimes when we are caring for someone we can forget to tend to our own needs. I just wanted to encourage you to make sure that …

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End of Life?

Hi All, My mother who is 65 appears to be in a steady state of decline due to COPD. Main points I have noticed are: Significant weight loss (very skinny) even in the face. Approx 15kgs lost in 12 months. FEV1 of approx 22% Oxgen Saturation of 80-83 Big …

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85 yo woman with COPD and CHF wants end of life care without children’s knowlI am a friend and advoc

Very good advice from Bill Clark - Community Manager and HIcopd - Hawaii State Captain. If you can get in touch with the social worker at the hospital (I assume she is in a hospital or in a nursing facility) he/she can help to begin the process. Her nurse should be able to arrange for …

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