May 27, 2020

023 | Palliative Care & Hospice [Dementia]

21 minutes

In this original What the Dementia episode we will be discussing palliative care and hospice. Do you know the difference?

This episode will cover:

— Clearing up misconceptions about palliative care and hospice.

— The multidisciplinary approach in palliative care.

— When and how to initiate palliative care, regardless of the disease stage.

— Coverage and payment options for palliative care.

— Continuation of certain medications in palliative care, like aricept and namenda.

— Understanding hospice as a type of palliative care for terminal illnesses.

— Perks of hospice care, including 24/7 assistance and medical equipment.

— Discontinuing specific medications in hospice.

— Revoking hospice care and re-enrollment.

— Extended hospice care if the patient lives beyond 6 months.

— Recap of the differences between palliative care and hospice.

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