Mom just stopped understanding how to eat 3 days ago and is now bedridden. Is this normal to happen so quickly?

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. She really is at peace. God Bless.

She had a beautiful service! Lots of she's tears and laughter remembering her wonderful life. I am doing some better but I fear it will be a long time or never that I won't miss her like crazy. I will stay on here and try to help others as you all have helped me. What a great place for support. Thank you all:)

Pills for Alzheimers/Dementia can definitely cause hallucinations. It did my dad, and the minute he got off of them, he was fine. He was seeing people that weren't there. Yes, when someone gets real unusual signs of a major decline overnight, demand to get them checked for a UTI via urine and blood test, and test for dehydration. Both of those are common when they get in the later stages and can cause lethargic reactions, super tiredness, and being out of it more than normal. If she checks out AOK, it could be she is on a major decline into stage 7. My friend's mom went into a nursing home a few months ago with Alzheimers still talking, and walking and 2 weeks later she declined drastically, couldnt sit up or talk, and passed away. Just make sure you rule out infections and dehydration. It will be up to you to notice those signs and demand the tests. The RNs don't always see it first. We usually noticed first with my dad as he had Alz., and it usually was one of those two reasons. Once IV fluid and meds were given, he would be fine. My mother in law has Alz., now and all of a sudden she slept for 2 days, hardly talked, wasn't eating, and turns out she had a saliva gland infection with a fever. The RNs didn't notice it for over 2 days. The family did, and had her tested. Speak up, and get things done, as your their only protection when they cannot help themselves or speak up. You are their voice.....let it be heard no matter what. If the RN doesn't listen to you, go to the head superintendent, or if they don't listen, call 911 to come and take them to emergency. Just do it.

idahogirl, Myheartisbroken's mother has died. That information is back on page 2.

This definitely could be related to her change in medication. I have heard, anecdotally, that you should taper off of both memory/ antidepressant meds. Can she go back on them? See if this resolves? Other caregivers have written about disastrous effects when dropping memory meds. Google aricept/ namenda cessation or some variation, to find links
 Oh no - I'm so sorry. Didn't see page 2. May your mom be at rest & may you find peace