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About Alzheimer's Disease: The Late Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

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From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease
Seeing patients in nursing homes for almost 15 years has convinced me that while the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease pose unique challenges for caregivers, they need not be terribly distressing and stressful. Behavior and mood problems often diminish in advanced disease, enabling more focus on comfort and freedom from pain.

Overview of Late-Stage Alzheimer's
It's important to know what to expect during the late stages of Alzheimer's disease, including nutritional issues, mobility issues, and risks of infections... Read more

Key Issues in Late-Stage Alzheimer's
Problems such as motor coordination, bowel and bladder function, and difficulty swallowing and eating are often key issues that come up in advanced Alzheimer's disease.. Read more

Palliative Care and Alzheimer's Disease
Palliative care is a specialized form of medicine that aims to enhance the quality of life of patients and their families who are faced with serious illness. It focuses on increasing comfort through prevention and treatment of distressing symptoms. In addition to expert symptom management, palliative care focuses on clear communication, advance planning, and coordination of care... Read more

Hospice Care and Alzheimer's Disease
Hospice care, once associated almost exclusively with cancer, is increasingly viewed as an end-of-life option for Alzheimer's individuals. Gentle touch, reassuring and friendly voices may have benefit even if expression and understanding are severely impaired....Read more

 


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