I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice...
My Granddad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in December 2010. His health has declined since Christmas 2017 and now we are being told he doesn't have long left. He's not eating or drinking anything really, the GP gave my Grandad 3 weeks ago, some high caloried drinks but he refuses those and we offer him food but he refuses. He is sleeping all the time for long periods, I can visit for a few hours and he won't wake up the entire time I'm there. The GP visited him yesterday and he's dehydrated but no matter how much we offer him water or food, he just doesn't want it.
The GP has written referrals to two local Hospice's and we are waiting to hear from either of them. I read online that usually it's within 3 working days so hopefully we will hear sooner rather than later. I have been reading some posts on here and a lot of people are saying about seizures - is this normal for people with Alzheimers? Is that what happens towards the end?
My Granddad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in December 2010. His health has declined since Christmas 2017 and now we are being told he doesn't have long left. He's not eating or drinking anything really, the GP gave my Grandad 3 weeks ago, some high caloried drinks but he refuses those and we offer him food but he refuses. He is sleeping all the time for long periods, I can visit for a few hours and he won't wake up the entire time I'm there. The GP visited him yesterday and he's dehydrated but no matter how much we offer him water or food, he just doesn't want it.
The GP has written referrals to two local Hospice's and we are waiting to hear from either of them. I read online that usually it's within 3 working days so hopefully we will hear sooner rather than later. I have been reading some posts on here and a lot of people are saying about seizures - is this normal for people with Alzheimers? Is that what happens towards the end?