Did Livia Soprano really approve the hit on Tony, or was it dementia?

[Mr. Manhattan]

The show never really answers this question, like many other scenarios i.e The Russian, The series ending

I have a feeling it was dementia, but most will say she's a cold bytch
theres alot of clues to point out that she was having bouts of dementia, or she was faking it but that's never clear either

 

[Kilgore Trout]

She was conscious and acted crazy after

 

[Tommy Fits]

The show was still great but it was never the same after she died in real life

 

[NinoBrown]

Yes, she approved the hit, partly for him putting her in the nursing home and for talking to a Psychiatrist.

Liv's ego couldn't bear the thought of criticism, so she rather him be dead...


Dementia, possibly, but she was still sharp enough to talk in code and play dumb when needed....