My darling father is nearing the end and I am with him as much as I can be. He was talking yesterday, albeit nonsense, but seemed to respond to me occasionally.
He has eaten or drunk almost nothing for a week, but still manages to make his feelings known if he doesn't like something. He squeezed the hand a carer this morning who was trying to give him breakfast.
Anyway, my question is, dear friends, should I stop trying to give him anything as he do clearly doesn't want it? He appears to have a swallowing reflex, and is obviously thirsty but no one is having any success.
It is so hard to give up on him. I remember so well how difficult he was six months ago. What I wouldn't give to have him like that now.
Thanks lizzie
He has eaten or drunk almost nothing for a week, but still manages to make his feelings known if he doesn't like something. He squeezed the hand a carer this morning who was trying to give him breakfast.
Anyway, my question is, dear friends, should I stop trying to give him anything as he do clearly doesn't want it? He appears to have a swallowing reflex, and is obviously thirsty but no one is having any success.
It is so hard to give up on him. I remember so well how difficult he was six months ago. What I wouldn't give to have him like that now.
Thanks lizzie