yes hospice stated she is transitioning which i was aware of. certain signs tell me this. lack of communication or being awake at all and laying completely still. jaw drop while sleeping. My mom is in hospice since April 14th. they did suggest cough medicine. but they also suggested morphine (very low dosage). it worked! i was against morphine all this time but it has worked wonders. she isn't gasping for breath and is peaceful when sleeping. It doesn't help much with the pain (as it is such a low dosage and is oral not an IV). The next night she isn't coughing or clearing her throat and again resting peacefully (actually more peacefully then previously).