My mom on hospice just went to a home

I have been taking care of my 84 year old mom on hospice and working full time for the last 2 years. She just had to go to a nursing home yesterday because she needs so much more care than I can do. I feel like such a failure. She wanted to die at home. We had different people come to the house to help and now no one will come and I feel like I am all alone now.

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AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F

Is home hospice not available in your area? Where the hospice company caregivers comes to your home? Here in texas, they provide a hospital bed, oxygen, and take over all medications. They have an aide come to do baths, and a nurse comes to assist with medications and wound care. They come to your house 2 to 3 times a week.

Texassvt · 56-60, F

@AngelUnforgiven she has been on home hospice for the last 9 months. She just had a big decline and needs a lot more physical care than I can give her.