Littlesister – Sadly, I think perhaps the nurses were talking about her preparing for her husband’s possible passing. It sounds as though his condition is quite serious, so maybe the nurses were trying to encourage her to make sure his affairs are in order so she would know what to do, (and would have family and friends available to comfort and guide her) when he passes on. Alternatively, they may have been trying to get her thinking about what hospice or health care facility he could be moved to if his condition worsens. Even though it will be scary for her to do so, I think she should just flat out ask them what sort of preparing they’re talking about and if they have any suggestions for her. My late Father had throat cancer, prostate cancer, and Alzheimer’s Disease, and his doctors and nurses were wonderful sources of information and guidance for me while I was caring for him at home (including training me to give him his stomach tube feedings, care for his PEG tube insertion site, etc.).
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Amy Dixon.
