Advanced Dementia Redefined as Terminal Disease
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Experts Redefine Dementia as a Terminal Disease - TIME
time.com — “Dementia is most often thought of as a memory disorder, an illness of the aging mind. But the impact of the fatal disease extends far beyond early symptoms of forgetfulness” View full resource at time.com
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Institute for Aging Research study says dementia is a terminal illness
eurekalert.org — “The clinical course of advanced dementia, including uncomfortable symptoms such as pain and high mortality, is similar to that experienced by patients of other terminal conditions, according to scientists at the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School.” View full resource at eurekalert.org
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RT:@HMSPallCare Institute for Aging Research:Understanding clinical course of disease leads to better end-of-life care: http://bit.ly/mnykv
Dementia As A Terminal Illness: Understanding Clinical Course Of Disease Leads To Better End-of-life Care
feeds.sciencedaily.com — “The clinical course of advanced dementia, including uncomfortable symptoms such as pain and high mortality, is similar to that experienced by patients of other terminal conditions, according to scientists in a new study.” View full resource at feeds.sciencedaily.com
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Is football’s condition terminal? - SmartPlanet
smartplanet.com — “The New England Journal of Medicine writes that advanced dementia, whether caused by Alzheimer’s Disease or something else, is a terminal illnes” View full resource at smartplanet.com
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Alzheimer's Disease and Hospice Care (Hospice Information Center)
hospicefoundation.org — “Hospice Foundation of America is a not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care. Through programs of professional development, research, public education and information, Hospice Foundation of America assists those who cope either personally or professionally with terminal illness, death, and the process of grief.” View full resource at hospicefoundation.org
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It's World #Alzheimer's Day - #hospice can help persons with advanced dementia face the end of life w/ compassion http://t.co/R6mGtoyq
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