043 How Hospice Helps at the End of Life, and Hospice for Alzheimer's

043 How Hospice Helps at the End of Life, and Hospice for Alzheimer's

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043 How Hospice Helps at the End of Life, and Hospice for Alzheimer's

Jul 13 2017 | 00:37:59

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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

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025 Interview: Palliative Care to Live Well with Cancer

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