She lives at home with my dad. The doctor has ordered in home hospice. She is 96 and not a candidate for dialysis. My dad is 98 and wheel chair bound. My siblings and I rotate weeks so someone is always there. I've been doing research but most results give info about Stage 5 with dialysis. Has anyone had experience with this. How long could she live with final renal failure. She and my dad celebrated their 75th anniversary last week and this is going to break his heart. Any experiences others have had would be appreciated.
Stay with her and tell her you love her & make her last days comfortable.
It might be a good idea to get a chaplain or bereavement counsellor lined up for your father to talk to, perhaps. I can't imagine what could possibly console your father for his loss, but the right person will know what to say.
Wishing you and your family comfort.
Be aware that your dad could swiftly follow your mom if she passes. Some couples are so bound together--one literally cannot survive w/o the other.
And talk to her Dr.!! See what he/she says about taking the best care of mom.
Good luck on what is, I know, a tough journey.