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My husband is in Hospice care, slowly withdrawing from the heavy meds, but has no appetite, drinks only a little water or juice. I'd like to give him a small portion of something to keep him strong.
I'm sure that your husbands hospice nurse told you that when the body is starting to shut down that your husband won't want any food or drink and that it can be quite painful to force either on him as the digestive system is the first to shut down. So perhaps if he says he's hungry you can try a little applesauce or even an Ensure. The fact that you're wanting to keep your husband "strong" while he's under hospice care, tells, me that you're having a hard time accepting the fact that your husband is dying, and for that I am sorry. The most important thing now is that he be kept comfortable and pain free, and not strong. I wish you well as you take this final journey with your dear husband.
What does he say he wants? Dairy is more difficult to digest. But if he really wants ice cream or a shake give him a small portion and see how he takes it. Soups Cream of rice, wheat or even grits would be easy to eat. Scrambled eggs or if he wants more an omelet
I will "caution" you "We" have all been raised with the mind set of "Eat" it will make you feel better. Eat it will make you stronger. For almost any culture food is how we show love, caring and support. Food is with us in joyous times and in sad times. If your husband is dying his body may not want or need food. Offer food and drink Do not force. Do not be surprised if he does not want any or if he just takes very small bites or sips. As the body begins to die organs begin to shut down and he can not process food or fluid as he did before. He will not feel hunger or thirst like you or I do. . Follow his lead as to what to give him. And how much.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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So perhaps if he says he's hungry you can try a little applesauce or even an Ensure.
The fact that you're wanting to keep your husband "strong" while he's under hospice care, tells, me that you're having a hard time accepting the fact that your husband is dying, and for that I am sorry.
The most important thing now is that he be kept comfortable and pain free, and not strong.
I wish you well as you take this final journey with your dear husband.
Dairy is more difficult to digest.
But if he really wants ice cream or a shake give him a small portion and see how he takes it.
Soups
Cream of rice, wheat or even grits would be easy to eat.
Scrambled eggs or if he wants more an omelet
I will "caution" you
"We" have all been raised with the mind set of "Eat" it will make you feel better. Eat it will make you stronger. For almost any culture food is how we show love, caring and support.
Food is with us in joyous times and in sad times.
If your husband is dying his body may not want or need food.
Offer food and drink Do not force.
Do not be surprised if he does not want any or if he just takes very small bites or sips.
As the body begins to die organs begin to shut down and he can not process food or fluid as he did before.
He will not feel hunger or thirst like you or I do. .
Follow his lead as to what to give him. And how much.