text: I am so sorry for her and for you. \n\nNobody here can make an expert evaluation of her problems and prognosis, though. You really need to speak with her doctors. It may be time to let her go peacefully - when my mother was dying, the people in hospice told us that even though she was not able to communicate, she could still hear, and that it was important for us to tell her that we loved her and that it was okay for her to let go. That she didn't have to keep fighting after her body had worn out. \n\nDo consider hospice if the doctor tells you straight out that your aunt is not going to recover. The people who do hospice are incredibly kind and supportive, and they will make whatever time is left for her as comfortable and serene as possible.  No more invasive tests or waking her up to take blood pressure or all the other disruptive things that have to get done in regular hospital care.\n\nAgain, I am very sorry that her condition is so bad. Don't be afraid to cry - just try not to act too emotional in her presence. And if she does die, it's going to hurt terribly - knowing that it's coming does not make it easy - allow yourself to grieve.