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End-of-Life Care: Signs That Death Is Near
Learning the signs that death is near will help you prepare for this inevitability and ensure that your loved one gets the care they need to manage end-of-life symptoms and remain comfortable.
5 CommentsHospice Care for Dementia: When Is It Time?
The slow and unpredictable progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias often makes it tricky for families and even doctors to determine when to bring in hospice. Use these guidelines to decide if a loved one is a candidate for end-of-life care.
19 CommentsWhen Loved Ones Rally Before Death
Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking or eating again. But, are they truly getting better or just consciously preparing for their final journey?
7 CommentsWhy Caregivers Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice
Calling in hospice for the care of an elderly parent or other a loved one means you need to come to terms, on all levels, with the idea that this person is dying.
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End of Life Signs Questions
Is mom at end of life?
10 AnswersGoodGrace5 Answered 12 hours agoIs there a point where you decide to stop seeing different doctors?
18 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Feb 4, 2023If overall dementia progression is very fast, will the end stage pass quickly, too?
4 AnswersMsblcb Answered Feb 3, 2023Mother in hospital refusing to eat and drink. Any advice?
11 Answershelenb63 Replied Feb 2, 2023
End of Life Signs Discussions
Wife has been recently diagnosed with dementia (Lewys Bodies). I know dementia is not curable. How long is she likely to live?
4 CommentsBabs75 Commented Jan 1, 2023My 96 yr old Dad is at late stage congestive heart failure. He’s AL and on Hospice.
17 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Dec 2, 2022Aunt update.
4 CommentsJL0904 Commented Oct 20, 2022Mother not eating or drinking the last 4 days. She is sleeping too much as well. Getting concerned. What should I do?
6 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Oct 3, 2022
End of Life Signs Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Care Decisions
- Cancer
- Severe Dementia
- Cognitive Decline
- Dementia Behaviors
- Burnout
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Violent Behavior
- Long-distance Caregiving
- Prostate Cancer
- Caregiving
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Memory Loss
- Signs of Dementia
- Chemotherapy
- New to Caregiving
- Dementia Wandering
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Aging in Place