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Then I will say that what your dad did yesterday sounds like what is called rallying, which often happens shortly before death.
The hospice nurse can answer any questions you may have about end of life, but only God knows that day and time that He will call him Home, so just enjoy whatever time you may have left with him and make sure that you leave nothing left unsaid.
Lewy Body dementia as I'm sure you know is the second most aggressive dementia with a life expectancy of just 5-7 years, and with your dad being 96, I'm sure his time here on earth is more limited.
So again just enjoy whatever time you may have left with him.
God bless you.
Why are you making nutritional drinks that will prolong his life and his suffering, and the suffering of all who stand witness?
Please allow Dad to sleep, speak with the doctor about Hospice care, and don't push nutrition.
I am so sorry.
My brother was diagnosed with Lewy's and he literally prayed to be able to beat its progression to his grave. He did so by dying of sepsis from a small sore about 1 1/2 years after diagnosis. As a nurse I knew what was coming, and so did he.
Death is far from the worst that can happen to us.
I am so sorry, Mama.
I will share my experience with my daddy.
When he did not get out of bed I knew the end was coming - didn't know how long but for an active man I knew. Seven days before he would feed himself and chew his food. It wasn't a lot for a 246lbs man but thats what he wanted. Four days before he passed away I had made him breakfast but he would not chew, it just sat in his mouth. I told him to chew and he just moved his jaw up and down. I called hospice - but because it was Sunday I had to wait for a call back. When they called back my daddy had gone into a coma and I told them that I could not wake him. My point is as long as you dad is drinking, waking, and doing go with it. If he sleeps he sleeps if he drinks let him drink - just make sure that he is sitting up so he doesn't get the liquid in his lungs. Also, hospice will walk you through everything - the hospice people I have worked with (mama, daddy, sister) they were all great and talked me through every step. Know as I have written this I have said a prayer for you and your family during this time. Hugs