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Dementia.

L Volicer1, A McKee, S Hewitt

  • 1Professor of Pharmacology and Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. lvolicer@bu.edu

Neurologic Clinics
|February 21, 2002
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Palliative care addresses common medical and behavioral issues in late-stage dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Enhancing quality of life involves meaningful activities, avoiding restraints, and crucial family support for informed care decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent cause of dementia, but other conditions often coexist.
  • Late-stage progressive degenerative dementias share similar palliative care medical issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline key medical and behavioral issues in late-stage dementia.
  • To emphasize strategies for improving quality of life and ensuring patient-centered care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common palliative care issues in progressive degenerative dementias.
  • Identification of factors influencing quality of life in dementia patients.
  • Importance of advanced care planning.

Main Results:

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  • Common medical issues include resuscitation, acute care transfer, antibiotics, and tube feeding.
  • Behavioral symptoms encompass agitation and resistiveness to care.
  • Quality of life is improved by meaningful activities and absence of restraints.

    • Conclusions:

    • Palliative care for late-stage dementia requires addressing medical and behavioral symptoms.
    • Family support and advanced directives are vital for optimal patient care and respecting wishes.