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Hi my dad is in hospice care becasue of infected tissue infection that will not heal, what signs do i look out for that will indicate his passing?
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Hospice care: Unfortunately we all have to pass from this earth. Hospice, at least, is a wonderful way to ease out of our earthly sufferings to something more. It's sometimes quite hard to tell exactly 'when' though. Some patients want to slip away quietly when no one else is watching, whereas others will want to die holding hands with their loved ones. Good to work with hospice team on that. Prayers will help.
Answered 6/15/2016
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