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Caring for Someone with ALS

Traditions Health

Eventually, all the muscles that a person can control are affected, forcing the person to use a ventilator and/or feeding tube. From daily living activities such as shopping, cooking, and cleaning, to more demanding activities such as bathing or feeding, caring for an ALS patient can take a toll.

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Care Across the Health Care Continuum: Communication and Education are the Keys to Success

Home Care Pulse

Alice has stated that she is unsure about a feeding tube but is certain she does not want a ventilator or other assistive breathing device. There is also the cost to the healthcare system to consider, the burden of overuse when care is not coordinated. Nursing shortages, coupled with increased demands related to an aging population.

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Top Family Caregiver Mistakes:  Part 2; Not hiring in-home help

Hope Hospice

Not having healthcare, financial, and legal affairs in order. This refers to choosing a very small group of family and friends who have been following infection-control measures with whom we can interact for short periods of time in an outdoor or well-ventilated environment. Revisit Part 1: Not Planning in Advance . Revisit Part 1.5: