That is an insulting conclusion. Read Post #6. My mom passed at aged 89 and we tried everything to get her to eat. She reached a point where she didn't want to eat or take any more pills. We are at peace because she now is. It was a sad time.
Don’t be so hard on AEMILIUS PAULUS, BD. I suspect he hasn’t gone through your experience yet. Until you do, you cannot understand it.
My Mom passed about 10 months ago at 83 under the same circumstances as you Dad. During the last 3 weeks, she would scrunch up her face and push food and drink away. We could barely get her to take sips of water, no matter how much encouragement we offered. My sisters and I were worried sick about it, but luckily Mom had excellent care in a convalescent center and the nurses and managers knew what was going on and could advise us. That comforted us greatly. Mom slowly faded away over about a two week period and left us peacefully in her sleep. As with you, my sisters and I are at peace now as is Mom. It was indeed a sad and very trying time.