U.S. Army veteran, Iwao Nagata, was under hospice care for a year. At 94, he couldn’t remember conversations, his legs started getting weak, and he started falling frequently. Things went downhill fast for Iwao. He was frustrated, confused, and wasn’t eating. He became frail, constantly dizzy, couldn’t sit up, and lost his will.

Fit all his life, Iwao used to enjoy diving from the boats he would build himself, ballroom dancing with his wife, and practicing martial arts. Along with his strong body, Iwao always had a sharp mind, according to his daughter, Sheryl. So it was of course concerning for her and anyone who knew him how his condition was worsening so quickly. As his condition continued to decline and he was hospitalized frequently, Sheryl opted for hospice care for her father.

Iwao Thrives Under Hospice Care