T:Won't get out of bed,  hasn't eaten in <time_period>	
Q:I would love to know if this is symptom before passing away. 
 Anyone know? We are considering home hospice care. 
 A:It would help if you posted a lot more information. 
 Not eating for <time_period> would be bad for anyone at any age. 
 But from what I understand,  a person can go <time_period> without food. 
 Not drinking water for <time_period> would be much more dangerous. 
 A:I'm not sure about the water. 
 I'll check on that. 
 I appreciate your feedback. 
 We are looking into hospice care for her. 
 She is in her early <age>  and has had Alzheimer's for quite a <time_period>  now. 
 She can't talk much. 
 Tries but can't formulate words. 
 A:Sadly,  yes these are signs that she has entered the end stages. 
 Alzheimer's is such a cruel and unforgiving disease. 
