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He lays in bed most of the time, can't walk, and has a hard time talking. He does not like to sit up in bed, he gets very upset if you raise him so I figure if I can come up with a water bottle of some sorts that is easy to pick up and not too difficult to understand, that would help. I was thinking of a bottle with the really long, stiff straw like the football players use. Any ideas welcome.

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Does he want to drink? I agree with Pam -- it is dangerous while he is lying down.

I also agree with Pam that having hospice involved will be very comforting for both of you.
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Please don't force him to drink and never give liquids lying down because he will aspirate the fluids into his lungs. I hope you have Hospice there with you, because he sounds close to leaving. You don't want to have to call 911 and report a death, there will be a lot of questions asked. Hospice handles all that stuff without the police getting involved.
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