Hi,
My loved one has dementia and is very sadly at the end of their life. They have the pneumonia caused by swallowing food and fluids into the lungs and we’ve been told there’s nothing that can be done for his quality of life.
Their dementia is severe and I don’t want them to suffer anymore.
However I’m very concerned this is not the way any of us or they would want to go. They’ve been moved to a side room, is no long hooked up to any fluids or medication and I haven’t seen many checks being done. Im very concerned they are essentially being left to starve to death. They try to speak sometimes and can open their eyes.
Is there anything that should be done at these final stages? It feels very disturbing and very upsetting to watch. We just want them to go with dignity.
My loved one has dementia and is very sadly at the end of their life. They have the pneumonia caused by swallowing food and fluids into the lungs and we’ve been told there’s nothing that can be done for his quality of life.
Their dementia is severe and I don’t want them to suffer anymore.
However I’m very concerned this is not the way any of us or they would want to go. They’ve been moved to a side room, is no long hooked up to any fluids or medication and I haven’t seen many checks being done. Im very concerned they are essentially being left to starve to death. They try to speak sometimes and can open their eyes.
Is there anything that should be done at these final stages? It feels very disturbing and very upsetting to watch. We just want them to go with dignity.