End of Life Issues

Sailingdiver

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8. When I cared for my mom when she was dying, hospice gave me a contact

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 03:22 PM

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My mother was released from the hospital to home under hospice care. I was her primary care provider with great support from the hospice staff. I can't say enough good about them!

After my mother drew her last breath I simply called the number they provided. They were wonderful and took care of everything. Sent a nurse to confirm death, contacted the funeral home, and her physicians.

They continued to check in with me for a few more days to see if I needed anything - spiritual or social.

Thinking about the tough time you're experiencing. Hope this helps.

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Question about when a friend dies and you are the one who finds them.What do you do? [View all] mitch96 Sunday OP

Does she have hospice? Her family should have a number for you to call. Srkdqltr Sunday #1

Call the police on the non emergency number, explain it's an expected death questionseverything Sunday #2

Maybe talk to... 2naSalit Sunday #3

Vigil is a wonderful duty of service bucolic_frolic Sunday #4

I called 911 after finding my sister who committed suicide. That brought the police and EMTs. They handled the sinkingfeeling Sunday #5

This is what happened with my son Jilly_in_VA Sunday #6

I would think you call the emergency services noneless. drray23 Sunday #7

When I cared for my mom when she was dying, hospice gave me a contact Sailingdiver Sunday #8

No hospice? No doctor involved? Easterncedar Sunday #9

Hospice, or cops. carpetbagger Sunday #10

Thank you all for your kind words and information...mitch...nt mitch96 Monday #11