Last few days

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Hi

Four years after her diagnosis my wonderful mum is in end of life care at home. My dad and I are the only carers and to be able to help I have moved in with them for a few weeks. 
Today she was delirious and her breathing slowed down massively. The doctor said it’s a matter of days. I am totally overwhelmed. I knew this was coming but I am completely broken. She has suffered so much and I just want her to let go but I also don’t feel ready. I don’t know what I am looking for while I write this. Just need to share perhaps. I feel really lost and lonely. 

  • I;m so sorry to hear this...... do you not have a care plan in place  ? do you have a care team coming in to help you look after mum - carers, district nurses etc to keep her comfortable ?  As well as looking after my husband ,and parents  i am a community carer and have been involved lots of times with end of life care. There is help out there for you. You shouldn't have to do this on your own contact social services/GP.  Thinking of you xx

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