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  1. How long are the final days of end stage liver disease?

    Jun 1, 2024 · While often liver failure is a very peaceful death with onset of more and more sleeping, in the case of alcoholic cirrhosis it is NOT. The medical team will answer your questions on what to …

  2. Has anyone experienced taking care of a loved one who is suffering …

    Jun 13, 2023 · A liver transplant is not possible because of age and a long waiting list. Online research indicates people have lived a year…and up to 20 years with Stage 4. I would like to hear from other …

  3. Can liver cirrhosis cause blood sugar levels to escalate?

    Feb 21, 2018 · Yes liver disease can effect blood sugar. Look up “conversion of glucose (sugar) to glucagon in the liver” on Google. Often people with liver disease develop diabetes if they did not …

  4. Does anyone know how long a patient has to live once morphine is ...

    Jul 28, 2020 · At EOL or End of Life breathing will change. There are secretions that build up and can cause a "wet" sound. If the secretions are right in the mouth you can clear them with a swab but do …

  5. Mother diagnosed with a leaking heart valve. - AgingCare.com

    Apr 25, 2010 · My mum was in heart failure for years before deciding at 87 to have a triple. bypass and valve replacement. The doctors told me it would give her an extra 2 to 3 yearsof life. 10 years later …

  6. Understanding Heart Failure in the Elderly - AgingCare.com

    Learn what factors contribute to the development of heart failure and how certain lifestyle changes can help prevent its onset and slow its progression.

  7. Hospice for Dementia: When Is It Time? - AgingCare.com

    Hospice care is effective for patients suffering from a wide variety of chronic conditions, including heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, …

  8. Anyone have experience with "geriatric failure to thrive"?

    DH has severe heart disease, non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver, kidney failure that fluctuates between stage 2 and 3, type 2 diabetes that has claimed several toes and mild memory problems.

  9. What can I expect in the end stages of liver disease?

    My dad's liver disease has gotten worse and it's now the end of his life. What are the symptoms of end stage liver disease? I was told it would be at least a few months, that he would get more and more …

  10. My dad is coming to the end of his last stage of life due to liver ...

    Feb 9, 2022 · My dad is coming to the end of his last stage of life due to liver disease. What was it like once you decided to focus on comfort? My dad is 57 years old and is coming to the end of his last …