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End-of-Life Signs: What to Expect as a Loved One Nears Death
As end of life approaches for your family member, it is understandable that you may feel apprehensive and have many questions. Facing a loved one’s final moments is scary. But if you know what end-of-life changes to expect, you’ll feel less anxious, and be better prepared.
End-of-Life Signs
First, it’s important to note that each person’s end-of-life experience is unique. It is influenced by such factors as the specific illness, medications being taken, and the person’s overall health. In some cases, these changes may occur over a period of weeks; for others, the process lasts just a few days or hours.
However, a number of end-of-life signs are fairly common, as a person’s bodily functions naturally slow and stop. Common changes include:
Less interest in eating and drinking.
Not passing fluids regularly.
Speaking and moving less, difficulty communicating.
Sleeping more than usual.
Here is a link: https://samaritannj.org/hospice-blog-and-events/hospice-palliative-care-blog/end-life-signs-changes-expect-end-life/
It's very difficult to speculate about a loved one's end of life signs, so you'd be best off getting her PCP to weigh in on what s/he thinks is happening with your mom. S/he can then write an order for a hospice evaluation if it's thought your mom is approaching the end of her life within the next 6 months. Oftentimes, hospice is on board for longer than 6 months; an evaluation is performed every 6 months on the patient to reinstate services if it's determined to be needed.
Wishing you the best of luck with a difficult situation. I know how hard it is to witness such a distressing time; I went through it with both of my parents, so I feel your pain. Sending you a hug and a prayer for peace.
Any other advice is just going to be us making guesses because we don't know how advanced her dementia is or what other health issues she has beyond epilepsy (Is that new or long standing and has been under control?)
Sometime changes in personality, behavior (like confusion) and habits can be a sign of a UTI or other medical problem (dehydration, vitamin deficiency, thyroid malfunction, prescription medication dosage problem, diabetes, stroke, etc.) Best to have her checked by her doctor right away if at all possible. Many of these issues are treatable. After a check-up, the hospice discussion can be had.
And he too had seizures for many years after he had a massive stroke, which always took a lot out of him and made him more confused.
I'm glad that at least your mother is pain free for now. Please give hospice a call today, or her doctor to at least order a hospice evaluation.
Best wishes.