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Are we providing option of palliative care to people suffering from #AdvancedDementia?
We don't expect the dementia to reverse, however, we can work on improving Quality of life of those who can't communicate for themselves.
#Alzheimers @ompsychiatrist @dr_samirparikh
We don't expect the dementia to reverse, however, we can work on improving Quality of life of those who can't communicate for themselves.
#Alzheimers @ompsychiatrist @dr_samirparikh
The average life expectancy is around a year in advanced stages which get further reduced to weeks if they suffer from pneumonia/infections/ stroke/swallowing problems/cachexia/dehydration.
We need work on ⬇️their suffering and let them have dignity in last stages of life.
We need work on ⬇️their suffering and let them have dignity in last stages of life.
Common problems encountered:
1. Pain: This can be because of arthritis/constipation/infection and it can lead to exacerbation of depression/ behavioral problems. On top of that, they are unable to self report same due to communication problem/ memory problem.
1. Pain: This can be because of arthritis/constipation/infection and it can lead to exacerbation of depression/ behavioral problems. On top of that, they are unable to self report same due to communication problem/ memory problem.
