đź’™ Helping Greg Navigate Hospice Care for His Aging Mother
Hospice care for aging parents can be one of the hardest transitions a family ever faces.
Greg’s mother Evelyn, 84, had been declining for months—and I’d been supporting their family through every twist and turn.
🚨 Repeated Falls and Escalating Risk
Over a 14-month period, Evelyn experienced multiple falls. Her devoted companion Rudy, age 92, couldn’t safely help her, and emergency crews were called to their home repeatedly. Each visit triggered notifications to Greg, who confessed he had grown fearful of every phone call—worried it might be about another emergency, or worse.
Despite the increasing concern, Greg and his sister did their best to honor Evelyn and Rudy’s wish to stay in the home.
🎄 When Christmas Changed Everything
On Christmas Eve, Greg called again. Evelyn had fallen so severely that Rudy called 911. A CAT scan revealed that her cancer had spread, and further testing confirmed a poor prognosis. At that moment, the need for professional hospice care became urgent.
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🏡 Coordinating Residential Hospice Care
With the family’s wishes and Rudy’s devotion in mind, I arranged for Greg to tour a licensed residential care home that offered hospice services. It was located nearby so Rudy could visit daily.
On Christmas morning, Greg, his sister, and Rudy visited the care home. That same day, Evelyn was discharged and admitted to the facility—where she received care focused on dignity, comfort, and peace.
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🤍 Peace, Presence, and Saying Goodbye
Rudy never missed a visit.
He was by Evelyn’s side when she passed peacefully.
This story reminds us that finding hospice care for aging parents isn’t just about medical decisions—it’s about creating space for love, presence, and grace at life’s end.
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