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Google eminent death, so you know the stages. Even in a coma she can hear you, so speak lovingly. Dad went into a coma for 3 days, and just stopped breathing. Everyone was there around the bed. You call hospice and they pronounce death, and call the funeral parlor. They come and take the body when you are ready.
There is a you tube video "Gone from my sight", which explains the process. It was very helpful. You are doing a wonderful thing.
Please ask questions about your aunt's future and what's best for her...it sounds like it's time to let her go painlessly and as peacefully as possible, whether she has a DNR signed or not. I have one on my 95 year old mom and will work to make sure it's honored when the time comes.
If she is truly dying - hospice should be on the immediate radar - and hopsice provides in-home care/comfort care - and it's all covered by insurance. You have to tell them you want in-home care because there are hospice-run group homes. Tell this doctor that you want a hospice evaluation but Google "hospice" in your area and read the reviews. Overall, hospices are great but there are a few that are bad. It's all about money when it comes to healthcare - even hospice care. Hospice care is a big money-maker! Sorry to sound mean, but it's totally true.
By the way, do you feel she is teminal??
I'm really only familiar with Medicare, but I think I would get confirmation that she is in a terminal state, since I don't understand why hospice wouldn't be a choice as opposed to a skilled nursing facility, Maybe I'm just not that familiar with the closeness of the two choices though.