Nursing issues during end of life care in dementia
Journal Title: Annals of Geriatric Education and Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
The end of life concept need to be thought by the family members on the day the family member is diagnosed with dementia. The progress of dementia is unpredictable, hence one need not wait for the dementia to progress and wait until last stage sets in. The concept of end of life care that it should begin during terminal stage will not hold true in person with dementia as it is true in people living with cancer. The care givers being Nurses should insist the person with dementia to share their wishes and any specific needs to be met. The end of life care begins from the day of diagnosis of dementia and continues even after death of person, involving care givers. This article discuss on the issues related to person with dementia and the care giver who happen to be a Nurse. This relation need to be coordinated, emphasized, the issues need to be addressed and provide comfort to both.
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Anand Ambali
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