043 – How Hospice Helps at the End of Life, & Hospice for Alzheimer’s

043 – How Hospice Helps at the End of Life, & Hospice for Alzheimer’s

Better Health While Aging

043 – How Hospice Helps at the End of Life, & Hospice for Alzheimer’s

Jul 13 2017 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains the basics of hospice care, with a special focus on hospice for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. She covers:

The difference — and relationship — between hospice and palliative care
What kind of services and benefits you can get through hospice
How hospice eligibility is determined by Medicare
The difference between severe Alzheimer’s disease and “terminal” Alzheimer’s
How to know when someone with Alzheimer’s might be eligible for hospice
Why some people with dementia “recover” and may be discharged from hospice
Common misconceptions people have about palliative care and hospice
Why hospice is a good choice for most patients and families facing the end of life

Related episode:

025 – Interview: Palliative Care to Live Well with Cancer

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