Can renal failure occur even though a person is still eating and drinking plenty of fluids? I care for my mother in law who is receiving at home hospice care for late stage alzheimer s. She is bedridden and has a catheter, and recently, in last few days her urine has become dark yellowish amber, and cloudy sometimes as well, but also has a very strong odor. Is this a sign that the end is near? My family wants to have her treated for a urinary tract infection. I disagree