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Stage 4 dementia: Inability to eat and now on hospice: What to do?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 15 hours ago | Replies (13)
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@sueinmn

This is a tough situation - I've been there!
The best thing you can do right now is be with her as much as circumstances allow.

If she is aware and responds, ask if she would like to see or talk to anyone. Bring pictures that will spark her memory. Ask if she would like lotion massaged on hands, arms, legs or feet.

Even if she doesn't respond, talk to her, touch her, sing or play her favorite music, hold her hand.

Hugs to you - this is not easy.

PS My Mom asked for her sons/grandkids to come and serenade her with guitars and favorite songs. But she asked me to do her a favor and not sing. 🤣

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celia16 | @celia16 | 6 days ago

That must be very difficult, but a relief to see the end of suffering. So nice your mother had her family by her side.

My loved one had severe dementia for 6 years after early onset at 63. She was on Hospice for 2 years. It was clear she was exhausted at the end.

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