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Hi, Im wondering if your Dad has been helped by his treatment in Mexico? I hope hes doing much better, please let us know? Thank you ..

Thank you very much mich5 ! I really appreciate your kind reply & yes, its all very overwhelming. He does have a power wheelchair, but isnt able to operate it by himself, hes lost the hand strength so his home aid workers operate it from the back. Good luck to u also, I keep prating & hoping...

My fiance lives in upstate NY, he was recently put on Hospice care for his ALS & mild frontal dementia. I live in southern Maine (4hrs away) & drive out to see him as much as possible - twice in the past 5 days. My problem is that his mother has "power of attorney" & it seems like shes just...

Hi Brooksea, Thank you so much for the help, Im new & unsure on how the site works still. I like the photo you use here & think its wonderful how you share your knowlegde & offer help to others !

Thank you VERY much Carefiesta for your reply & looking forward to seeing the photo's. Wishing all the best of luck for you guys !

Hi Brooksea, I did see your message & replyed you - Im sorry, Im new here & think I might not be posting/ answering where Im supposed to be yet, the site seems great but rather overwhelming at 1st too. Im also confused on where it says to either "post msg." or " go advanced" here, not sure that...

Thank you Brooksea for your reply. Im a little confused as you had mentioned a "6 month thing", is that the average time for when Hospice is brought into the picture? Its difficult to get much for answers from the Dr. or nurse involved, Im very confused - it certainly didnt seem like he was...

Hello, I noticed that it listed you as an extremely helpful member & Im new to this site. Id like to ask you if you know of "when" hospice care is usually brought in, and have you heard of many cases where it was mistakingly brought on board to early - example the patient wasnt ready for that or...

Hello, Im new here tonight. My fiance was diagnosed with ALS in Sept.2010. My question for you all is - have you heard of Drs/ nurses changing ones care to Hospice too soon, or of people improving & no longer needing the Hospice care. His ALS nurse said yesterday she felt hes ready for Hospice...

Im not sure I did this post correctly, very new here, & it looks more like Ive sent a message to myself. Any help or advice is really welcomed !

Hello, Im new here tonight. My fiance was diagnosed with ALS in Sept.2010. My question for you all is - have you heard of Drs/ nurses changing ones care to Hospice too soon, or of people improving & no longer needing the Hospice care. His ALS nurse said yesterday she felt hes ready for Hospice...

Please inform on IF the treatment in Mexico has helped. My fiance was diagnosed with ALS Sept. 2010, his ALS nurse that checks him & reports to his Dr. decided yesterday that his care be changed to 24 hr. round the clock aides with Hospice care now. Does anyone know if this deciding on Hospice...