Prognosis for nonagenerian with severe Alzheimer's?

She isn't able to ask for food. I think you might be in serious trouble if it weren't offered to her, with adequate assistance.

MsBaldi, when you say you are "getting concerned" about money (after ten months I can imagine you would be!), do you mean that your mother is running out of money - can't Medicaid help? - or that you have been paying for her - why? - or that she is reaching an insurance limit, perhaps? Perhaps there are ways to find financial support.

If you believe truly that your mother has no quality of life, keep her hydrated but provide food only when she asks for it. Swallowing when food is spooned into her mouth is not what she may really want.

There are several people at the local nursing home who were like that when my mom arrived a year and a half ago, one dear lady is still living; the nurses there told me when they are stable things can go on for a long time. From my observation once they begin to refuse food the end is near.

Hospice will be much more knowledge of mom will be able to help you with this question.