I am so sorry. I know how much you love your Mom. Hospice has counseling for you as well so take advantage of it.

I am so sorry that you are going through this. It was very hard for dad and me to put mom on hospice.

There were a lot of companies for dad to choose from; my job was to get about 3 of them and set up meetings so he could choose the one he wanted, the one he thought mom would want.

I think that we all have our own issues to deal with as we make that hospice decision; some here were very ready, others of us took quite some time to accept it. The lesson I have taken from that is to not be pushed faster into it than you are ready, and not to be held back more than you are ready, AND that it is a question of what is best for the patient.

Open your heart and mind. Ask questions, do what ever it takes, so that you feel right about what ever you end up doing.

Gentle hugs

This is a stressful time. It's a good idea to call hospice in to evaluate and take next steps in her care. It's difficult and heartbreaking for the family but you'll find the hospice staff a great source of support for your mother and the family.

Convenient the only thing harder than calling hospice is not having them there when you need them. They will hold your hand as well as your moms.

Sorry auto correct meant cinben not convinent

My mom had Hospice for 4 months before she passed 4 weeks ago and they were wonderful. Trojan is correct in that they have counseling for you as well and bring you a lot of information to help you through the process. They were a God Send and I don't know if I could have done it without them. We are here to support you and help however we can. Hugs GB

I was a hospice volunteer for 2 years. Hospice has a really good training program so all of us volunteers really have good experience in helping not only the patient but the family, too. Don't be afraid to ask for what you need.

Hospice workers can do art therapy, music therapy, some of us have therapy dogs that we bring to visit the patient. We are more than willing to stay with a patient while the caregiver goes out for lunch or some other activity. A lot of people don't know how hospice workers can help.

Good luck. Your family is in my thoughts.

Sending lots of love and strength for you Cinben, it is a hard decision we have in placing or calling hospice for our loved ones.
I know they will help you through this.
Hugs..