My Dad has terminal lung cancer. My mum has cared for him at home but found it very hard. After a short stay in a hospice which he was admitted to when he was poorly with a UTI he us now being discharged. Mum feels very guilty she can no longer have him at home so he is going to a care home. I went to see him in the hospice this evening and I think he is very depressed about going to the care home. What can I do to make it easier for him to accept this? If anything? Thank you
Hi and welcome to the Online Community but sorry that you had to find us. I am especially sorry to hear about your dad’s diagnosis and how your mum is feeling, it’s such a hard time for the family.
When it comes to the practical challenges of supporting someone you may benefit from talking with others caring for family and friends so do check out our Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you will connect with others supporting family and friends
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have Cancer Nurse Team in our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
All the very best ((hugs))
