I don't know about in the U.S. but in Ontario hospice care is limited stay...and not because you pass! I had a friend who had brain cancer and was admitted to a hospice but had to be moved to a convolescents hospital where she passed on because she lived longer than the stipulated time allowed in hospice. Unbelievable! My Dad never went to hospice because they said that he would probably be gone before the paperwork was put through. Anyway, we were glad he didn't go because the hospital he was at was the one he'd known his whole life, he was comfortable there, knew the nurses and the routine and it was close for my Mom to walk to. It's a tough haul, BA. Hang in there and enjoy your fun filled weekend. Btw, our Mayor Rob is pulling for Denver so I'm going for Seattle...sorry Betsey lol.
