buttons_vertical | Healthcare ProfessionalLicensed ProfessionalHospiceThis section is for hospice professionals who manage persons with dementia.
Most types of dementia are progressive and fatal. Families are encouraged
to use hospice services in the late stages of the disease. This site contains
important information that allows you to better serve these patients,
family caregivers, and staff in long-term care facilities. Just the Facts for Hospice| 1. | Dementia is the fourth leading cause of death in older
persons. | | 2. | Persons with dementia die from pneumonia, urosepsis, and other health
problems. | | 3. | The average life expectancy of a demented person is 10 years. | | 4. | Most demented people are under-treated for chronic pain. | | 5. | Weight loss is a serious problem in advanced dementia. | | 6. | Most dementia caregivers have not been provided a detailed explanation
about the value of hospice service. | | 7. | PEG tubes are not effective for end-stage dementia management. | | 8. | Aggressive therapy for cancer has never been demonstrated to be
effective for end-stage dementia patients. | | 9. | Most elderly people want to die at home with their family. | | 10. | Frequent fever, severe language problems, and advanced dementia
predict survival time of less than six months. |
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