My mom has been refusing to take any meds and eats only a few bites here and there and drinks chicken broth. She is very dehydrated and is now on hospice care.
Mom has given up and doesn't want to live. Is there a chance that with comfort and pain relief she may start to feel better and want to take her meds and get better? If she refuses pain meds will she be in a lot of pain?
If she won't take any medications for pneumonia it will take her life.
It sounds like your mom is tired and ready to move on, love her the best you can while she is with you.
She may change her mind about pain meds if her breathing becomes really labored or she goes septic you can then administer the medication if you see she is in pain. Hospice will help you understand what body signals are pain indicators.
Hugs, it is difficult losing a parent.
Best of luck, dear woman.
In all fairness to my Dad, he was doing what he felt was best. No way would he have had any quality of life trying to remain in this situation. Hospice was called in to make sure Dad was comfortable.
I know we want our parent(s) to be with us for many more years. One has to view the quantity vs quality of life. I hope your Mom will start to find comfort in the pain meds.