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is there any point?
That is a very difficult and personal question that other people are likely to have their own opinions on base don their family, but they mean fuck all to you, your Dad and your family. You will maybe already know what your Dad would rather do. Or you have an idea and are seeking validation, which is completely understandable.
will I cause more pain to him?
That is definitely something you can speak to the care home or medical staff about minimising as much as possible.
I'm sorry you're going through this and I hope everything goes as well as it can do for everyone.
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I have a bed bound, slightly demented, 85 year old, dad who is now dying, the end of life care plan was agreed last week. They have been losing weight as they don’t want to eat and are now down to 49kgs. The home he is in were talking about increasing his dietary supplement but, realistically, is there any point? He won’t get better, get out of bed or walk, am I prolonging things or will I cause more pain to him? I thought stopping eating was part of the closing down process.