{"id":60415,"date":"2017-11-28T14:02:03","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T22:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?page_id=60415"},"modified":"2019-04-09T09:43:02","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T16:43:02","slug":"peaceful-passing-a-loved-ones-final-days-at-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/peaceful-passing-a-loved-ones-final-days-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Peaceful Passing: How to Make a Loved One&#8217;s Final Days at Home Comfortable"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"media-60431\" class=\"align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hospice-1753585_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/hospice-care-elderly-in-wheel-chair-1753585\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing home a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywell.com\/tips-on-caring-for-a-dying-loved-one-1132499\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terminally ill loved one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be an emotionally charged time in both the caregiver\u2019s life and the final days of the patient. Coming home can bring a great deal of peace and comfort to a person looking at the end of their life. Even though you may be working through a dizzying array of emotions, your focus will likely be on your loved one. One of the best ways to make these final weeks more serene \u2014 for both of you \u2014 is to try to keep the house more of a home than a hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re caring for an adult, child or beloved pet, helping someone through their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com\/2013\/01\/14\/preparing-for-a-loved-one-to-die-at-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">final days at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be a tremendous task. You\u2019ll have to work to make sure they feel at home among the IV tubes and oxygen tanks, easing them through the end-of-life journey. If you are unsure how to fill this final time with the comforts of home, here are a few ways to find the balance between hospital and home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"#section1\">Caring for a Terminally Ill Adult: Balancing Hospital and Home<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"media-60432\" class=\"align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/medications-257344_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/medications-cure-tablets-pharmacy-257344\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your aging parent, partner or sibling comes home for those final days, you might want to prepare ahead of time. This is especially true if the loved one lived alone and was sick for awhile \u2014 you might find you need to have their house cleaned or repairs made before it\u2019s safe to come back. This is of particular importance if there will be any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu\/read\/12927\/chapter\/11#156\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical equipment or specialized furniture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coming into the home. Depending on the level of care needed, you\u2019ll want to make sure you have a plan for keeping the cozy, homey feel while also integrating equipment such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital beds or special mattresses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed pans or portable urinals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitors for vital signs or electrocardiogram equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IVs and IV stands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dialysis equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxygen equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catheters or colostomy bags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walkers, chair lifts, wheelchairs and other accessories to improve mobility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get the house in order, it\u2019s time to make your terminally ill loved one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborlighthospice.com\/blog\/caring-for-a-dying-parent\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be a challenge with a lot of medical equipment around. Here are a few ways to make sure your home doesn\u2019t feel like a hospital:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caring.com\/articles\/home-care-make-home-look-less-like-a-hospital\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the bedside toilet hidden<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your loved one has a portable toilet, you can hide it behind a screen or convert a closet so the bedroom feels less like a hospital room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use decorative baskets and bins to store medical equipment, which will keep everything organized and tidy as well as keep hospital reminders out of sight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use familiar bedding, decorative pillows and appealing throws to cover furniture that looks more hospital- than homelike, like an adjustable bed. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people don\u2019t want their house to feel like a nursing home. That\u2019s understandable, so bring a terminally ill adult home to live out their remaining days in the comfort of a place where they feel they belong. You may need to organize the space a little differently to accommodate the medical equipment, but choosing the right decor can <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourhomeonlybetter.com\/rx-for-hospital-room-decor\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">camouflage the sterile environment.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"#section2\">Caring for a Terminally Ill Child: Creating a Comforting Space<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"media-60433\" class=\"align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/toddler-1245674_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/toddler-boy-sleeping-child-1245674\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of us want to be in our own beds in our own homes when we\u2019re sick \u2014 a terminally ill child is no different. While some parents may find comfort in the hospital staff and round-the-clock care, for those who want their child to live out the remainder of their days surrounded by the familiar walls of their bedroom, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.net\/navigating-cancer-care\/advanced-cancer\/caring-terminally-ill-child-guide-parents\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hospice care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a safe and effective way to provide a comfortable, peaceful passing in the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospice care will make sure your child is comfortable and pain-free. How you spend that time together depends on how your child feels and any lingering side effects from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getpalliativecare.org\/whatis\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">previous or ongoing palliative care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even still, every day will be different \u2014 every minute will be precious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re bringing your child home for their final days, the last thing you want to do is change their familiar environment too much. Making a soothing, comfortable space doesn\u2019t mean you have to paint an entire room soft colors or pump meditation music throughout the home. The comfort will come from familiarity, so your child\u2019s busy cartoon character wall paper or race car bed is exactly what you\u2019re looking for. However, there are a few things you can keep in mind when creating a comfortable space:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep pictures close by. Looking at pictures of happy times is <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/therapychanges.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/stress-relief-mental-vacation\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proven to be a stress-reducer.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both you and your child can benefit from putting a few photographs \u2014 favorite vacations, team sports pictures, school play snapshots \u2014 around the room. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it clean and tidy. No, you\u2019re not in a sterile hospital so no one is expecting you to scrub the floors to a shine, but a child\u2019s room is often a little chaotic. Plus, making sure the floor is clear of clutter will help your child stay mobile. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep Fido around. Does your kid have a family pet that they love? Don\u2019t kick them out! Keep that dog, cat, hamster or guinea pig close by to add some extra joy and love into those final days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be OK with talking about this. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1113075\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t ignore what\u2019s going on<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if there are other children in the house. As painful as it might be to answer questions or talk about a future without your child, if your terminally ill child wants an open dialogue, your job as a parent is to put on a brave face. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do what you love \u2014 together. Is your son a fan of video games? Does your daughter love to play dress-up? Spend time together <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1113075\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doing their favorite hobbies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even if they only have enough energy to do them for a short while. You can invite friends over or siblings in to play with your child and his or her favorite toys, especially if it gives them a chance to be engaged without being overly active. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s most important is that your child knows they are not alone, and that they are loved and cared for \u2014 and will be for a very, very long time. You child may be afraid or withdrawn, so understanding how they feel can help you create a calm, soothing space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"#section3\">Caring for a Terminally Ill Pet: Pet Hospice<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"media-60434\" class=\"align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/cat-2360849_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/cat-tiger-tigerle-animal-predator-2360849\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to hospice for people, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetinfo.com\/terminally-ill-pet.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pet hospice care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can provide comfort to a pet suffering from a terminal illness without a cure. Hospice helps by making your pet\u2019s final weeks more comfortable with pain medications, dietary strategies and human interaction. Pet hospice is not so much a place as it is a philosophy. Typically, your veterinarian can teach you how to become your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthypets.mercola.com\/sites\/healthypets\/archive\/2015\/01\/18\/animal-hospice-care.aspx\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pet\u2019s primary caregiver<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in their final days. When caring for an elderly pet in your home, consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting with your veterinarian to monitor discomfort and deterioration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping their favorite things nearby, like a familiar blanket or special toy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing a warm sleeping spot with cushioning to prevent pressure sores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking for wetness or soiling, and even purchasing a sling to help assist your pet\u2019s trips to the bathroom.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making your <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/caninecancerawareness.org\/therapy-and-support\/home-care-tips-for-your-terminal-pets\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pet\u2019s final days<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> painless and easy is the goal for any animal caregiver. Due to the deep bond you share, your pet will be at peace wherever you are. Helping them feel untroubled and at ease can help those final days go as smoothly as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether caring for an adult, child or pet during their final days, the home is a place where the closure of passing can be peaceful and even beautiful. Though it can be a great deal of work, that time with your loved one is a way that both of you can confront the end of life with peace and assurance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo by Pixabay Bringing home a terminally ill loved one can be an emotionally charged time in both the caregiver\u2019s life and the final days of the patient. Coming home can bring a great deal of peace and comfort to a person looking at the end of their life. 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