Today we made the decision to apply hospice care to Mom’s regular care at the nursing home.  Maybe you’re like me and the thought of “hospice” has always meant that you are “giving up” on them. Well, it is not that way any more.  Hospice care simply means 1) the main goal now is to keep Momma comfortable and meet her needs as much as possible, and 2) there is now an extra layer of care added to the regular nurses and doctor that normally tend to her.  I have been impressed with the nurse that we have met with, named Ann New, from Hospice Advantage.  She is genuinely concerned for my mother and wants to help her as much as possible.  They work closely with the nurses and attendants.  The same doctor that has seen her for the past few months since she has been in the nursing home is in charge of hospice in this facility.  Therapists can still see and work with Momma.  She will stay in the same room for now, although she could move to a room shortly where she would not have a different roommate periodically.  David, Carol, Angie and I all feel that this is the necessary step that needs to be taken at this time.  If we see do not like hospice, all it would take is to sign one form and it is revoked.  If they see that she can “graduate” from needing this type care, they will consult with us about taking her out of it.  Thank you for your continued prayers!