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Question: yes i am caring for a bed ridden boyfriend and he has lost alot of hair and now his eyelashes what can I do to ease the discomfort for him. he was in an auto accident and had a fracture that was not found for months and it crushed his spinal cord he came home to pass away and has lost his eyelashes overnight
Brief Answer:
Sorry to hear about this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I can only imagine how hard and difficult it is for you to deal with this. I know what it sound like to care for a loved one who is actually in his last days. may you find the strength and courage to accompany him throughout this very demanding journey!
As you mentioned that he is back to pass away, what matters most is ensuring that he is comfortable. Providing all what is takes keep him comfortable and free from pain. I will not want to see any aggressive medical interventions to treat a chronic disease just to prolong his days of suffering. He would need good pain medications, as ,much as they are required to address his problem, provide him with basic support like feeding, cleansing, comfortable space, activities he likes, etc. Do not forget to recount great and significant past memories to him and let him know that he is loved and cherished even in his bedridden state. In short, look for ways to keep him motivated and happy b tapping into his past to spice the present.
Please, talk to his doctors and make sure he has all the medications that are required to keep him comfortable. Do not get concerned about eyelashes for now. That would not really change his comfort.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you for using our services. I very much wish your friend a very peaceful end of life. Feel free to ask for more information if need be.
Sorry to hear about this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I can only imagine how hard and difficult it is for you to deal with this. I know what it sound like to care for a loved one who is actually in his last days. may you find the strength and courage to accompany him throughout this very demanding journey!
As you mentioned that he is back to pass away, what matters most is ensuring that he is comfortable. Providing all what is takes keep him comfortable and free from pain. I will not want to see any aggressive medical interventions to treat a chronic disease just to prolong his days of suffering. He would need good pain medications, as ,much as they are required to address his problem, provide him with basic support like feeding, cleansing, comfortable space, activities he likes, etc. Do not forget to recount great and significant past memories to him and let him know that he is loved and cherished even in his bedridden state. In short, look for ways to keep him motivated and happy b tapping into his past to spice the present.
Please, talk to his doctors and make sure he has all the medications that are required to keep him comfortable. Do not get concerned about eyelashes for now. That would not really change his comfort.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you for using our services. I very much wish your friend a very peaceful end of life. Feel free to ask for more information if need be.
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