Posted in end of life issues, hospice • Tags: advantages and disadvantages of hospice, Alzheimer's Disease, end of life, hospice, palliative care
This week, I am discussing hospice care. I’ve talked about what it is and isn’t and what it does and does not do. In addition, yesterday, I discussed some of the myths and misconceptions of hospice care. Today, I’ll discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing hospice care.
First the advantages:
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Posted on May 14, 2008 by Loretta Parker Spivey • There are 1 lonesome comment
Posted in end of life issues, hospice • Tags: artificial nutrition, dehydration, end of life, hydration, palliative care, starvation
The word “hospice”conjures up all kinds of pictures in peoples minds. From halloween costumes and horror movies to more serious images; people are often afraid of hospice.
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Posted on May 13, 2008 by Loretta Parker Spivey • There are 4 comments!