As you may recall from Sunday’s post, Mom didn’t seem very with it, nor was she eating or drinking. She also began to refuse her medications - but Leddy discovered that when crushed and put in with the yogurt, Mom would take them - at least from her (Mom is fickle).
Monday, Mom refused all meals, and they were able to get some medications into her, but she began “pocketing” food and drink, as well as her meds. Now, “Pocketing” happens when the patient is unable to swallow as that function in the brain has begun ceasing to operate properly.
I offered Mom some water, this morning, and she took a wee sip. Then I tried another sip, soon after, and she took an even smaller sip. It took a few moments for the water to find its way, and then I offered her more. She stopped me and said, in a very weak voice, “No. Maybe later.” And then she went back to sleep.
And so, it would seem the last steps have begun.
Last Rites will be performed tomorrow, we hope. There will also be a meeting with the hospice nurse, Noel. From there we will be, hopefully, a bit better informed and prepared for the hours/days ahead.
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