That depends upon what she is receiving treatment FOR. I have seen instances when elders stopped ALL their medications and did better than when they were on them, so it all depends. I don't think that this is something that is predictable. Has your Mom entered palliative care with the honoring of that choice by her physician?
she aint going to relieve mike phelps of his olympic medals . at the point she's deemed to have an expectancy of 6 months or less to live the doc will likely recommend at home hospice services . this is fully covered by medicare .
my advice -- dont let them push you around in your own home . they are guests and can be shown the door as easily as they entered .
try to respect your moms decisions . my mother refused treatment for a mass on her kidney . wise call imo . she was also dying from heart failure and dementia . she just knew the odds were against her winning this last battle .
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at the point she's deemed to have an expectancy of 6 months or less to live the doc will likely recommend at home hospice services . this is fully covered by medicare .
my advice -- dont let them push you around in your own home . they are guests and can be shown the door as easily as they entered .
try to respect your moms decisions . my mother refused treatment for a mass on her kidney . wise call imo . she was also dying from heart failure and dementia . she just knew the odds were against her winning this last battle .