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Identifying the later stages of dementia and the end of life. Signs that a person with dementia might be approaching the end of life include: significantly reduced appetite: loss of interest in food and drink, or refusing it completely. becoming increasingly frail. weight loss.
Identifying dying can be difficult in people with dementia (p 67) The 5 key priorities for care of the dying patient is a framework for holistic care of the patient in the final days and hours of life and
5 Αυγ 2022 · • Determine the probable skin change aetiology and goals of care and consider the 5 Ps for determining appropriate intervention strategies: 1. Prevention 2. Prescription (may heal with appropriate treatment) 3. Preservation (maintenance without deterioration) 4. Palliation (provide comfort and care) 5. Preference (patient desires)
The needs of people with dementia at the end of life* are unique and require special considerations. This resource is for you – a family member supporting a person with dementia – to help prepare for end of life, make some of the difficult decisions you may face, and cope with the grief and loss you might experience.
This report provides a broad overview of the key issues relating to end of life planning and end of life care as experienced by people with dementia. The report summarises existing evidence and presents new evidence from current carers, bereaved carers and people with dementia.
Purple mottling of the skin: Keep your loved one comfortable, keep the skin clean and dry, use only gentle touch and light covers; talk to your hospice team about other comfort solutions. Twitching: Keep your loved one comfortable, hold a hand gently and provide verbal reassurances.
The Alzheimer’s Association would like to acknowledge individuals living with dementia, their families and care partners, as well as the professionals who provide daily care and support. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer research, care and sup - port.
