Traditions Health

MAY 1, 2023

Eventually, all the muscles that a person can control are affected, forcing the person to use a ventilator and/or feeding tube. From daily living activities such as shopping, cooking, and cleaning, to more demanding activities such as bathing or feeding, caring for an ALS patient can take a toll.

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Feeding Ventilator Hospice care services Social worker 52

Home Care Pulse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

She could no longer feed herself, much less cook, and was dependent on others for everything. Alice has stated that she is unsure about a feeding tube but is certain she does not want a ventilator or other assistive breathing device. Within a year, she could only walk a few steps with help and mostly relied on a scooter.

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Social worker Article Feeding Chaplain 79

Hearts for Hospice & Home Health

JANUARY 6, 2021

Providers should consider patients with sepsis for hospice if the patient: Has impaired kidney failure Not responding to pharmacological treatment Require mechanical ventilation Injury to the liver Hyperlactemia Hospice is available to patients who are at the end of their life. However, some patients meet the criteria.

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ADLS Hospice Ventilator Feeding 52