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If you aren't currently in a hospice / home hospice program, it might be time to check them out. People are sometimes in a hospice program for several years and one of the main duties of the programs is pain control. Hospice is no longer just for those last feww weeks or months. There may be options available to the program that are not available through your regular doctor. Our best to you and your friends & family.

Many of the Flex drivers that have delivered to us wear a hi-viz reflective vest like a construction worker. No logo on it, but it sort of shows that they aren't trying to hide either. It's also good for getting in and out of the car on busy streets. Of course, the quickest way to look like you belong somewhere is to wear a vest and carry a clipboard. No one gives you a second look most of the time.

I've seen one or two of them that actually call out "Amazon Delivery" as they walk up the sidewalk to the house.

Gotta have priorities! Pass me the survival cumin......

What do you carry in your emergency / survival kit?

I've now known 3 people who were part of in-home hospice or a hospice facility for extended periods. Usually the long-term patients were on an in-home program which focused on help with daily tasks but also focused on pain control and general health. My immediate neighbor spent almost 2 years in home hospice with regular visits from social workers, nurses, care assistants etc. He also had family living with him, so they tailored his care around the available resources.

Hospice is largely about ensuring quality of life for both the patient and their immediate family or caregivers. I completely understand wanting to do things yourself, but the help is there if you decide that you need it. Don't let a list of rules or conditions deter you from connecting with a local hospice program if you decide that you want help from them. They are experts at making sure that you get the resources you need even when a list of rules looks somewhat impossible.