‘Bringing Up Bates’ Papa Bill Now In Hospice Care
Bringing Up Bates star Katie Bates Clark is back with an emotional update about her grandfather, Papa Bill. The Bates family has been taking turns to watch over Mama Jane and Papa Bill. The two have been going through health issues. However, it seems Papa Bill’s condition is getting worse, as he now gets into hospice care. Keep reading to see more details.
Bringing Up Bates: What Is Papa Bill’s Health Issue?
Papa Bill’s health issue has broken the hearts of many Bringing Up Bates fans. Several members of the family have confirmed that Papa Bill was dealing with dementia. There are times when Papa Bill would forget the names of his relatives, especially his grandkids. One of them was Carlin, who got very emotional after having to introduce herself to her grandfather again. But despite his condition, Papa Bill continued to show his playful personality with his family. But it seems he’s needing more help than he used to, as Katie revealed that he’s now under hospice care.
Papa Bill Now In Hospice Care
Katie Bates Clark recently uploaded a new vlog during her visit to Mama Jane and Papa Bill in South Carolina. Things quickly got heartbreaking during the vlog, as Katie had to introduce herself to her grandfather, reminding him that she’s his granddaughter and that they came to visit him. It just shows that Papa Bill’s dementia is getting worse. Katie added that they put photos of Papa Bill’s grandkids up on the wall so he could always remember them. But he ended up asking questions about who they were, and it’s been bothering Mama Jane.
Moments later, Katie revealed in her car that she was shocked by how Papa Bill’s dementia had progressed. He has repeatedly asked the same questions, and he’s feeling frustrated at himself for what was happening to his memories. Due to this, the family finally decided to put Papa Bill under hospice care. Many Bringing Up Bates fans also took to Katie’s comments section to share how sad they were for Papa Bill and how much they want him to recover quickly.
- “Your words remind me of my old days when I used to work nine to five, now $73k fortnightly, retired my parents and in good health!!!❤”
- “Makes me cry every time I see Jane and Papa Bill. Such sweet time with your grandparents. Yall are such a sweet family.”
- “I’m telling you how important it is for Grandchildren to visit your Grandparents, that makes them want to live longer, especially when you bring the Great Grands it makes their day, ❤️ Papa Bill and Jane are such sweethearts, that song Lawson did with Papa Bill was off the charts.”
- “Katie you are so good with Papa Bill. I love the fact that Papa Bill remembers that his favorite dance is the Shag. ❤️”
Bringing Up Bates: Will Papa Bill’s Name Be Included In Future Grandkids?
Some Bringing Up Bates fans on social media also discussed whether some pregnant couples in the family will honor Papa Bill by using his name for their upcoming babies. According to the poster, it’s no secret that entering hospice care is a huge indication that Papa Bill’s condition is getting worse. Due to this, they were thinking if someone from the family would continue to remember him by using his name for their future kids.
- “I could see it being used as a middle name for sure. I think with two Williams, it probably won’t be used as a first name again. Maybe a Billie for a girl. I could see either Lydia or Carlin going that direction.”
- “Naming your new baby after a dying relative used to be a sure way to be named in the will. I’m guessing this was Erin’s plan. Hoping Papa Bill and Mama Jane would leave the homestead to little Willie.”
- “Yes seems Like they already have and do.”
- “Theres 2 Williams AND a Willow. Its such a classic name that i can see it being used. But since there are already 2 Williams born within a year or so, I see there being a bit of a break.”
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