My Husband with only according to the doctors limited time left to live eat like he is starving? He eats more than I do and seems he is never full. He is losing weight fast and poops not diahrea just pudding looking poop at least 3 big times a day in his depend. anyone else have this or know the answer.
Hugs to you.
At this point the goal should be to keep him comfortable, not to cure him (cause that ain't gonna happen).
Personally, I don't think it is important to find out why he is eating a lot now. It is what it is. Maybe next week he won't eat or drink anything.
I still urge you to take advantage of Hospice care, either in your home and in their setting. It will relieve some of the burden and stress you are feeling. It doesn't really matter whether the doctors are right or wrong about how much time is left. And that is particularly hard to judge in dementia. If a doctor is willing to sign that he is in end-of-life stage, get the professional help you deserve, from Hospice.
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