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Margot RN BScN CGN

Canada

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returns 12/08/2009

Expertise

I nursed my own Mother and Grandmother at home when they were dying so I have personal experience with the emotions involved. I have also spent the last 15+ years as a Registered Nurse caring for The Elderly and Terminally Ill and it has brought me great satisfaction. I am willing to answer any questions I can.

Past/Present Clients

Hundreds of Long Term Care Residents as well as hundreds of Cleitns and families in the community (including my Mother and Grandmother).

What do you like about this subject?

I have found this field so rewarding. I have been able to help my own loved-ones die with comfort and dignity and I feel privlidged that i can also help others do the same.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope the government soon realises how important this feild is (Home Nursing) and provides adequate funding so more people may have this option when they are ill, recovering and of course when they are dying.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Many people fear Death & Dying and avoid friends or loved-ones when they are ill. This saddens me but I recognise the fear is usually the fear of the unkown. Being involved with the care of a dying loved-one provided cherisehd memories and avoids the guilt "if only I'd done more" ...

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Em	11/15/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks soo much!
janet	11/15/09	10	10	10	10	your response really helped me to see .....
Pennie	10/30/09	10	10	10	10	Margot was very prompt and professional with .....
LIsa	10/30/09	10	10	10	10
Irene	10/16/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much for your response .....

Recent Answers from Margot RN BScN CGN

2009-11-10 COPD and Nursing Home:

Hello Em and thanks for writing, As you are well aware, COPD is a long, progressive disease so your Mom likely has many years ahead of her. I would suggest looking into having someone sleep in the

2009-11-09 lifesupportformother:

Hello Janet and thanks for writing, I apologize for my tardy response, I was not well myself this past week. I am so very sorry to read about your Mother’s sad condition, this must be tearing you and

2009-10-28 death:

Hello Pennie, I am sorry to read about your Grandmother. Generally someone in hospice has been assessed to have less than three months to live but if she's not opening her eyes or eating than obviously

2009-10-26 My Grandmother:

Hi Lisa and thanks for writing, It sounds like your Grandmother is showing signs of slowing down and that's what the nurses and your sister are commenting on, but it certainly doesn’t mean you need

2009-10-19 Bone Cancer:

Hi Melissa and thanks for writing, You’re right that no one can guess “how long”, really her oncologist would be the best person to give an accurate prognosis. I can suggest that if she makes Thanksgiving

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