[matttproud]

At a hospice literally right now for a loved one (who is sound asleep). The nurse working there quoted something like this: ca. 95% of the people admitted will die of dehydration since they can't take in fluids after a certain point.

My knowledge of anatomy is poor, so I am unsure how I feel about this. It isn't helped by the morphine, which seems to further separate the loved one from reality in a manner that seem premature (compared to the other painkillers that the person has been on that have been having a high degree of efficacy).

And to be clear, I am 100% behind the idea of hospice and medically-assisted suicide. Just feel very torn right now with the impending loss of the loved one.

[dghlsakjg]

That sucks.

I hope it brings you peace to know just how much all of the hospice workers I know care. Everything they do is about comfort and dignity, and there are chaplains, and medical workers that can help you with these concerns.