Author Topic: The Dangers of Hospice (Read 6010 times)

Marcelino · « **Reply #15 on:** October 14, 2012, 12:40:45 AM »

I was surprised how well they cared for my Dad in hospice. They just don't seem to have the staff for that in hospital or nursing home. And if they do, they usually don't seem that dedicated.

The assisted ѕυιcιdє stuff seems to be part of the culture nowadays. I mean, i think a lot of doctors or really, lots of people, would sort of help you, if they get the feeling that's what you want. It's the culture of death nowadays. Our culture doesn't seem to value life as much as it used to. Maybe you'll get equal help trying to die as you would trying to stay alive!

I think it's a mistake to say though that is total though; it's a matter of degrees. Even the stuff with treatment, you know, when do you stop with all the surgeries and drugs and painful daily procedures, without failing your duty to God?

On the one hand, I think you've got a desire to avoid pain at all costs, that seems wrong, but on the other hand, there's a desire to perform lots of excessive medical treatments. Often that seems driven by greed or anxiety, not good sense.

Personally, I think you've got to take charge of your own medical decisions/care, because the industry just isn't that trustworthy anymore. But, like anything else in our culture, it still can be quite helpful. That's a blessing! We should be grateful for that!

Loriann · « **Reply #16 on:** October 14, 2012, 08:36:57 AM »

Quote from: Marcelino

I was surprised how well they cared for my Dad in hospice. They just don't seem to have the staff for that in hospital or nursing home. And if they do, they usually don't seem that dedicated.

The assisted ѕυιcιdє stuff seems to be part of the culture nowadays. I mean, i think a lot of doctors or really, lots of people, would sort of help you, if they get the feeling that's what you want. It's the culture of death nowadays. Our culture doesn't seem to value life as much as it used to. Maybe you'll get equal help trying to die as you would trying to stay alive!

I think it's a mistake to say though that is total though; it's a matter of degrees. Even the stuff with treatment, you know, when do you stop with all the surgeries and drugs and painful daily procedures, without failing your duty to God?

On the one hand, I think you've got a desire to avoid pain at all costs, that seems wrong, but on the other hand, there's a desire to perform lots of excessive medical treatments. Often that seems driven by greed or anxiety, not good sense.

Personally, I think you've got to take charge of your own medical decisions/care, because the industry just isn't that trustworthy anymore. But, like anything else in our culture, it still can be quite helpful. That's a blessing! We should be grateful for that!

I am glad your dad had good care in his last days. We must always stay true to letting God be God...euthenasia plays god and may interfere with a plan that is part of someone's salvation.

Loriann · « **Reply #17 on:** October 14, 2012, 08:38:50 AM »

Quote from: Elizabeth

Quote from: MyrnaM

I will say this, I am more afraid to send him to the hospital, where I will not have any control over what they give him there.

100% agree! Also, they won't have all of the blessed holy objects and holy water, etc. that your home will have.

That is true--I brought a cross to my Aunt's room because she was in a teaching hospital and it bothered us that there was no cross.

MyrnaM · « **Reply #18 on:** October 14, 2012, 08:51:27 AM »

Quote from: Elizabeth

Myrna, sending love to your home!!!

Are the kids there for school? Are you doing everything?

Yes, I wanted the grandchildren back after Summer vacation, because I want them so much to attend Mount St. Michael, it is a good school, and the children love going there. Not only are they with other Catholic children learning about God, but it is a fun school to attend. I think there is so much joy there because the nuns are there because they want to be there. If that makes sense? What I mean is, the nuns seems so happy and the children are happy because of it.

I also need the children with me, although I am 72 years old, myself, I always loved having my children around me, and now that they are adults themselves, their children are fun to have, a diversion also that I need right now.

Thank you all again for your understanding and especially prayers, I too will keep you all in my prayers.

ServusSpiritusSancti · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2012, 11:18:13 AM »

Quote from: Loriann

.euthenasia plays god and may interfere with a plan that is part of someone's salvation.

And that is why Hospice should be avoided.