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Palliative care for persons with dementia.

Barbara Head1

  • 1School of Medicine, University of Louisville, 1122 Garden Creek Circle, Louisville, KY 40223, USA. barbara.head@louisville. edu

Home Healthcare Nurse
|January 25, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Home and hospice nurses offer essential palliative care for Alzheimer's patients nearing end-of-life. This approach enhances patient and family quality of life through comprehensive assessment and planning.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Palliative Care
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases

Background:

  • Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and related disorders significantly impact patients, often leading to advanced stages and end-of-life care needs.
  • Home care and hospice nurses play a critical role in managing complex patient needs in familiar settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a palliative care framework for home and hospice nurses managing patients with advanced Alzheimer's Disease.
  • To enhance the functioning and quality of life for both patients with Alzheimer's and their families.

Main Methods:

  • Description of a palliative care approach tailored for Alzheimer's patients.
  • Focus on comprehensive assessment strategies.
  • Emphasis on individualized care planning and interventions.

Main Results:

  • Implementation of a structured palliative care approach can improve patient and family coping mechanisms.
  • Enhanced patient functioning and quality of life are achievable outcomes.
  • Holistic care addresses medical, emotional, and social needs.

Conclusions:

  • Palliative care is integral to managing advanced Alzheimer's Disease in home and hospice settings.
  • Nurses can effectively utilize this approach to support patients and families through end-of-life transitions.
  • Comprehensive care planning is key to optimizing well-being.

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