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Watching my FIL turn into an 110 pound infant was horrible. He was to the point that he had forgotten how to chew. The nursing home wanted to put in a feeding tube of course. My MIl told them no way will they do anything to extend his life. He finally did not know even how to swallow, so he died of starvation and dehydration. It is just wrong that he could not be euthanized and allowed to die with some little dignity.
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This is about where he is. It is tough to see. I'm hoping there are orders in place to ensure he does not get a feeding tube, etc. but my ex is not his guardian. He has one appointed by the VA I think.
I drove back home last night. We had a good day Sunday with a visit. My ex and her Dad had a complicated relationship that only got more strained as this disease and some mental health issues took hold of him several years back. He lost everything he had built over a tough life where he worked his ass off to scammers and his own weird obsessive shopping behaviors. She ended up with nothing but some photos and memorabilia from his military career which my son now has. It is really sad. We all tried to intervene over the years to no effect.