When person is in their last stages of alzheimers and at age of 91 and they have had a very bad heart attack and there no more that they can do but keep them confort how much can a person heart take.
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
-
Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
5/ 4/09 8:47pm
Hi, Daughter In Law,
I'm so sorry about your situation. In my experience with my mom (who had very bad lungs), I found that she struggled on until a pneumonia-type disease went around the nursing home and she caught it and succumbed. Based on that, I'd suggest that you ask the loved one's doctor what to expect. Also, you may want to get Hospice involved; they may provide some good guidance as well as support.
Take care and keep us posted!
Dorian
Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Remedy Health Media. Remedy Health Media does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.
By Daughter Inlaw— Last Modified: 11/17/10, First Published: 05/04/09
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
