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Originally Posted by D as in David
Is in-home palliative care an option? When my wife's cancer became terminal, we had toured a couple of hospices - Rosedale (very good and great reputation) and Southwood Care Centre on Heritage (very basic rooms) - but she ended up passing away at home. We received excellent palliative care through Hospice Calgary & AHS including having a nurse (RN?) spend a few nights at our place to look after my wife's needs during the night so I could get rest.
This was all 15 years ago so I'm not sure how valid my experience is to the resources and hospices you can access today but my cousin's wife passed away at the Okotoks hospice two years ago and their experience was very good.
Maybe have a discussion with your mom's primary caregiver to find out what in-residence palliative care may be available to you. I hope her passing is peaceful for her and you family.
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Wow, losing your wife must have been really tough. So sorry...I can't imagine.
My mom is a bit too far gone for at-home care, but we did manage to get everything arranged for a hospice today and she should be moved there within a day or two, which is a giant relief.