My mum who is 79 after a big down turn 10 days ago is coming to the end now - she has no swallow, so care home giving mouth care and she is sleeping most of the time. The doctor has prescribed end of life meds in case they are needed but for now she seems very comfortable- not distressed . I really hope she stays pain free- no one can say how long because it depends on what fluids they manage to get her to swallow?
I feel sad that this is the end but this is tinged with relief that she won't be in the grips of this awful disease ?
I am going to try and go up today and sit with her for a bit but I do find it hard as I'm sure everyone does who goes through this . Also I will be there alone which makes it harder.
I feel sad that this is the end but this is tinged with relief that she won't be in the grips of this awful disease ?
I am going to try and go up today and sit with her for a bit but I do find it hard as I'm sure everyone does who goes through this . Also I will be there alone which makes it harder.
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