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Hospice for Dementia

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It is better described as a set of symptoms that include cognitive impairments in memory recall, thinking, communication, and socialization. Unfortunately, it will also interfere with the ability to perform activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and bathing. What Causes Dementia? When Is It Time for Hospice Care?

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How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

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I’m a geriatrically trained social worker and it was my grandmother. It was designed to really balance what Medicaid at the time was to provide nursing homes and Medicare is obviously health insurance. But, for a majority, it’s a first time event. Greg: Yeah, great question.