My mother has to have everything done for her. She weighs only about 70 pounds. We feed her with a dropper and only liquids. She is in hospice and had previously left a living will with DNR. Since she is incoherent should we stop feeding her? She doesn't eat much and many times refuses food but not always. Are we going against her wishes by continuing to feed her? Is it legal should we decide to stop? Medical personnel are rather surprised she is still alive but we take very good care of her. What is appropriate?
They were a blessing for our family in the final days of my dads life. Feeding became up to my father in the end. We gave him nutrition drink's and if he drank a sip that was plenty. Why fight a fight that you can't win. My dad was approximately 74 pds when he passed. We kept chocolate covered cherries, which he loved and we shared one his last night. This is my fondest
memory of him with me. Don't feel guilty if she refuses to eat. Her body is slowly shutting down and I'm saddened for you having to watch this play out. Please reach out this morning and make that phone call. God Bless...