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How To Help A Loved One During End of Life

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Hospice team members recognize the importance of attending to all aspects of patient care in mind, body, and spirit. Hospice Is More Than Just Medical Care. Grief can be a heavy load to carry when caring for a loved one who is facing impending death. Grief can affect all areas of a person’s life.

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

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Typically each hospice team consists of an RN case manager who is the primary contact person and who will carry out the bulk of the patient care. The attending physician oversees all care provided. Home Health aides are available to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing and personal care.

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Hospice for Dementia

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Because each patient experiences dementia symptoms somewhat uniquely, the timing of each stage is rather unpredictable to some point. In general, each stage progressively worsens ending in the need for total patient care. Extended family members can also benefit from the support of a dedicated hospice team.

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