Hi. My mom has advanced Alzheimer’s in a memory care facility. She doesn’t have much of an appetite. Even if I bring her a milkshake she will only take a couple sips. Every time I see her she looks thinner and thinner. Anyone know what to expect? She’s on hospice for extra care but no one can really tell me how things will progress. I hate watching her either away. This is a horrible disease!!
Your hospice organization should have given you some kind of booklet about what dying looks like. Your mom is not suffering, so try not to worry. If she's dying, she's going peacefully.
Mom may be in the active stage of dying. Has her swallowing been effected? If so, do not force her to eat. If she asks thats one thing but don't force her. She maybe only taking those sips to placate u. When the body starts to shut down, it does more harm if u try to feed them.
I would think that a Nurse working MC knows when a person is near the end.