We are now seeing a distinct change in my dad. He is no
longer waking up. From time to time it seems as though he might be waking a bit…but
he falls asleep again immediately. He hasn’t taken anything by mouth in 24
hours…including his steroid or seizure medication.
He does seem to be peaceful…no agitation as he sleeps…and no
apparent pain or discomfort.
I have no idea how long he will continue in this stage…everything
that I read says that it could go on for days…but with no intake of even fluids…I
don’t see how that is possible. Now with no steroids…I assume inflammation will
begin to increase. My biggest concern at this point is that he may linger long
enough for the inflammation to cause pain.
My step mother has been a rock through all of this. She has
given him excellent care…and loves him with all of her heart…every minute.
I feel that we are most likely in the last days/hours now.
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