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To: notaliberal
People who are ill, in their last days of of life do not eat. I know both of my parents were ill and both died at home. They both refused food and barely had any liquids. That’s not euthanasia, that’s dying naturally.

My Dad died peacefully in his own bed just four weeks ago today; we (and his doc) recognized the inevitable and got him on Home Hospice for his final two weeks....a great service which Medicare provided.

You're right about the lack of desire for nutrition.

Pop was comfortable, relaxing/pain meds were on hand for the caregivers, and we don't regret this route one iota.

65 posted on 09/24/2007 6:47:13 PM PDT by ErnBatavia (...forward this to your 10 very best friends....)
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To: ErnBatavia

Thank God for Medicare.


139 posted on 09/25/2007 10:57:58 AM PDT by ichabod1 ("Self defense is not only our right, it is our duty." President Ronald Reagan)
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To: ErnBatavia
My condolences on the loss of your Father.

One day every tear will be wiped away.

Pax

144 posted on 09/25/2007 4:15:18 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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