End of Life Signs- Incontinence, refuse to eat, cold hands/feet, sleeping always, gurgling sound
I wish to share on some symptoms that are said to be part of the dying process or end of life in elderly who are bedridden. This is based on my experience with my mother- that sometimes the symptom may not indicate the end. I would discuss on what I did when she had those symptoms mentioned:
Video Timeline:
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00:00 My mom had some of these symptoms for few years
00:49 Symptom 1: Incontinence (bladder and/or bowel control)
01:36 Symptom 2: No appetite/ refuse to eat
01:59 For my mom it was due to dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) which also happen in other illnesses
04:27 Symptom 3: Cold extremities (hands and feet)
05:31 Symptom 4: Want to sleep all the time
06:10 My gratitude towards the Thai compassionate healthcare system for saving my mom
06:35 Symptom 5: Gurgling sounds in throat
Other symptoms:
Hallucination,
ie seeing death relatives also is a common occurance. I've covered this topic separately in another video as I do not think it is purely hallucination: • HALLUCINATION in ALZHEIMER'S/ DEMENTIA- ar...
Static shock- feeling mild electricity shock when touching them:
• Static Electricy Shock when Touching Someone
PLAYLISTS:
Caregiving:
• Caregiving
Alzheimer's/ Dementia Care and Tube Feeding
• Alzheimer's Care and Tube Feeding
Phlegm suction dysphagia
• Phlegm Suction (Oral/Mouth) for Nasogastri...
Blog post:
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Tube feeding for Alzheimers FAQ: https://care.yinteing.com/alzheimers-...