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14. Hospice Bedside Checklist: How to Advocate When Your Elderly Parent Is In Their Final Days
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- May 11, 2026
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Summary
Hospice Bedside Checklist: What to Say, Do, and Notice If your aging parent is in hospice, or hospice may be coming soon, one of the hardest parts is knowing what to actually do when you are sitting at the bedside. You may be wondering: What should I bring?What should I ask?What should I write down?What should I be watching for?What do I say?And how do I advocate for my parent without feeling like I’m supposed to control every single thing? In this episode of Navigating Elderly Parents, we’re talking through a simple hospice bedside checklist for adult children who want to be present, prepared, and peaceful during a very tender time. And first, I just want to say thank you. Navigating Elderly Parents is now ranked as a Top 5% podcast worldwide, and I do not take that lightly. It tells me that families really do need practical, honest conversations about aging parents, hospice care, palliative care, elderly care, advocacy, planning, and what to do when life suddenly gets very real. *** Need Help Thinking Through Your Parent’s Situation? *** If you’re starting to step in more with your aging parent and feeling unsure what to focus on, I offer a limited number of 60-minute Parent Clarity Sessions. This is a focused session where we can talk through your situation and help you get clear on what matters most right now, so you can feel less overwhelmed and move forward with a plan. Schedule your session here: Schedule A Parent Clarity Session In this episode, we’ll talk about what may help when you are sitting with your parent in hospice, including: What to keep nearby at the bedside What comfort items may matter more than you think Why it helps to write things down What questions to ask the hospice nurse How to advocate for your parent when something feels unclear How hospi…