The articles certainly changed my view about the death and dying process. For example in the first article “The Hospice Concept” It brought it home for me regarding the true essence of hospice. This one statement gave me clarity “Hospice is primarily a concept of care, not a specific place of care.
My first nursing home job was in 1970 and there were patients who ended up under hospice care. The patients prior to going under hospice care were animated, ate their meals without experiencing nausea, and they seemed to be happy, and looked forward to their care. It seemed, after coming into the care of hospice the patients instantly became lethargic, sad, and could no longer keep their food down. Many of us caregivers were furious, and we
My first nursing home job was in 1970 and there were patients who ended up under hospice care. The patients prior to going under hospice care were animated, ate their meals without experiencing nausea, and they seemed to be happy, and looked forward to their care. It seemed, after coming into the care of hospice the patients instantly became lethargic, sad, and could no longer keep their food down. Many of us caregivers were furious, and we