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On March 10th it will be three years that my dear mother passed away from non-smokers lung cancer. She lived in New York and I was blessed to spend her last week with her. She died at home with my sister and father by her side. It was the most intense week of my life. It was such an amazing and emotional event on so many levels. Being with my mother during her last days has had a profound change in me and has enabled me to reevaluate what is truly important in life. The hospice nurses were a great comfort to us all. They helped us keep my mother comfortable and gave us great strength during the week. I think there needs to be more discussion about death and dying and this program is a great start. Hospice is a great program that provides the needed support for families. They are the doulas for those who are dying and their families.

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