Needless Suffering in Advanced Dementia Patients
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Dementia patients suffer dubious hospitalizations
maysville-online.com — “One-fifth of Medicare nursing home patients with advanced Alzheimer's or other dementias were sent to hospitals or other nursing homes” View full resource at maysville-online.com
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Late-Dementia Suffering Often Unnecessary
webmd.com — “Patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease or other age-related dementias often suffer unnecessarily near the end of life probably because their condition is not recognized as fatal, researchers say.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Advanced dementia viewed as terminal illness | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Advanced dementia is a terminal illness and should be viewed as such, researchers conclude in a report released Wednesday. Infections and eating problems are common and often” View full resource at reuters.com
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@daschles - "Advanced dementia viewed as terminal illness" http://hub.tm/?qNTRO
Alzheimer's patients suffering in silence - ABC Melbourne - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
abc.net.au — “Alzheimer's patients suffering in silence - ABC Melbourne - Australian Broadcasting Corporation” View full resource at abc.net.au
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RT @ouroborosage: Advanced Directives can help adults living with dementia receive proper pain treatment http://ht.ly/4yYnZ
Alzheimer's Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention | Alzheimer's Care | ThirdAge
thirdage.com — “Preventive measures you can take to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Expert advice on recognizing symptoms and the latest treatment options, and research updates.” View full resource at thirdage.com
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Alzheimer's Group | Alzheimer's News, Resources and Updates
alzheimersgroup.org — “Patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease or other age-related dementias often suffer unnecessarily near the end of life probably because their condition is not recognized as fatal, researchers say. (Source: WebMD Health)” View full resource at alzheimersgroup.org
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New blog posting, Late-Dementia Suffering Often Unnecessary - http://alzheimersgroup.org/Qc (via @alzheimersgroup)
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