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Does Ineffective Feeding Tube, Weightloss In A Patient Suffering From Alzheimers Indicate Final Stages?

my mother has been in nursing home since 2004 with alzheimers. Has been on a feeding tube since late 2007 and now feeding tube isnt effective any more and steadly loosing weight. Hospice said today may be time to discontinue feedings. Does this seem towards the final stage?
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Unfortunately, the course of dementia is not very encouraging. It can be considered as a last stage.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
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Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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Does Ineffective Feeding Tube, Weightloss In A Patient Suffering From Alzheimers Indicate Final Stages?

Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Unfortunately, the course of dementia is not very encouraging. It can be considered as a last stage. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.