Managing Changes

This week Mark's appetite decreased a lot. His swallowing ability became problematic. We were given instruction in how to feed him. Then three days ago Mark was coughing for a period of time after eaing his thickened juice and pudding. He had a short episode of unresponsiveness before resuming his normal alertness. We had a Hospice nurse come to check him. The nurses have told us that his disease is progressing. So at this point he is only able to take a minimal amount of thickened liquids. He has no pain and knows what we talk about. He cannot speak very well, just a very soft whisper. That takes a lot of energy for him. He is content and enjoyable to be with. He continues to be loving and appreciative.