Tag Archives: Feeding Tube

The Decider

Posted on June 12, 2016 by

My mother has Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and as of three weeks ago, a broken hip. Shortly after my father died (coming up on three years ago), she made me her legal decision-maker in all things financial and medical. Taking care of … Continue reading →

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The Feeding Tube

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

My father had brain surgery on September 18, 2012 to remove a blood clot. In the first few days following surgery, he seemed better. We thought he was going to continue to get better and go home. He was eating, … Continue reading →

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Hospice

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

My Dad is dying. I spoke with the doctor today. He’d be gone within days, but my mother and siblings want a feeding tube. For now. So I pretended I want it, too. But I told them I’m worried “for … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's, Death and Grief, Dementia, Dying, Elderly Parents, Grief, Grieving, Love, Stages of Grief | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments