my dad has bowel cancer, he’s been given 4 months plus to live, he’s having pallative care, i’m supporting my mum who is 81 and insisting my dad stays at home
Hi Paula_58...such a difficult situation for you all, family member has very recently gone through the same trauma.. sometimes it's a case of taking each day as it comes, allowing everyone to navigate as best they can.. in our case the decision was made when the patient became too unwell to receive palliative home-care...a decision nobody wanted to make but thought has to be given to the family..wanting someone to stay at home can be traumatic and very distressing, obviously...
thankyou for your kind words. It’s heartbreaking and my mum is adamant that she can cope, i’ve no idea how bad this will be but i know it will become harder
Perhaps you have someone who is able to talk to your Mum, does she have a Fairh, a close friend or possibly a Doctor she trusts.. it is possible that your Mum will feel she has let her Hubby down if he goes into a Hospital or Hospice. . the bond, promise they have made to each other is very powerful especially now.. you are worried about how bad this will become, which is natural and normal.. the effect and impact on you all, if your Dad stays at home... professional help, care, support and understanding are vital right now, for all of you..essential when the time comes for your Dad to be at peace...
