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> > You were great last week with info on the PEG for my dad. He is still in > the hospital, but doing well. The internist is calling in a surgeon to > discuss it with us. He also mentioned that dad might need to go into a > nursing home until my mother became comfortable in taking care of it. In > your experience is this step necessary? Mother is quite willing to assume > responsibility and capable of doing so. I would like to go into this > discussion with some of your wisdom and experience. Thanks. Marcia > [log in to unmask] - also, we have not talked to his neuro. through > this hospitalization. Should he be brought in at this stage? > How well does your father function at this point? Does he require assistance with daily living skills, or is he able to walk and pretty much take care of himself? If your dad is functional, and your mom feels that she is capable of learning how to care for the PEG and administer tube feeding, then perhaps the best (and cheapest) option might be home health care. Arrangements could be made (through the hospital social worker) for a nurse to come into the home to oversee PEG care technique and provide support for your mom. ------ Regards Mary Ann