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End of Life Signs
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Is the “death rattle” real? As I lay in bed with my terminally ill Momma-It’s heartbreaking and frightening! Not ready for this!
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MJ1978
Replied Sep 2021
How do I best prepare for caring for my elderly father as he is in end-stage copd/emphysema?
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SnoopyLove
Replied Jan 2021
Do dying people wait to see a specific person before they let go?
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shad250
Answered Apr 2019
91 year old mother has been totally bed ridden for 3 months. 2 weeks ago she stopped eating. May have a few sips of ensure a day. What now?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Jun 2019
My mom has been on hospice for over a year. I hate to ask, but how long will this last?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Mar 2019
Guilt over wanting parent to die.
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peggy40
Answered Feb 2019
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My sister is 62. Hospice called us to come because death was near. Gradually she is now able to walk w aide of walker. What is happening?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Dec 2019
Loss of appetite in late dementia and middle arm circumference shrinkage - what to expect in the next few months?
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surprise
Answered Jan 2020
Mom in hospital- systems shutting down. Not eating or drinking. I have her on glucose drop and oxygen only. Any advice?
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MammaDrama
Answered May 2020
Hospice has been banned from visiting mother at her rest home. Very confused. And is Ensure a type of artificial feeding?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Apr 2020
Can hospice predict about when the patient will die?
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Katiekate
Answered Sep 2017
Is this roller coaster exhausting to everyone?
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lizzy1952
Answered Oct 2017
My 95 year old mum has vascular demetia and lung cancer, she is sleeping 22 hours a day and is eating nothing. I'm worried how long there is.
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littlemisskitty
Answered Feb 2018
Tachypnea; how long can a dying person keep breathing like that?
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KarinBe
Answered Dec 2017
My mom is on chemo & radiation. She won't eat & will only drink water and 1/2 Boost a day. What to expect next?
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igloo572
Answered Feb 2018
Mom at end of life, how long can she go without water and food?
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Veronica91
Answered Mar 2018
I suppose there is no "normal" for last phase of an ALZ patient?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Apr 2018
Is this the end?
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Daughterof1930
Answered Sep 2018
End of life; Can anyone advise me on maybe how long he has to suffer like this?
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JoAnn29
Answered Dec 2018
My grandma has lost 11% body weight in 3 1/2 weeks, down from 114 to 102. Hospice said “keep an eye on her” That's all I get?
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Countrymouse
Answered Jun 2018
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