GeriPal

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This proposed new definition, championed by the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) , proposes that the disease exists when the earliest manifestation of Alzheimer’s pathophysiology can be detected (amyloid), even though onset of symptoms may be years in the future. Alex: This is Alex Smith.

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary In the early 1990’s, California Medical Facility (CMF) created one of the nation’s first licensed hospice units inside a prison. This 17-bed unit serves inmates from all over the state who are approaching the end of their lives. A few are let out early on compassionate release. This is Eric Widera.

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Traditions Health

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Alzheimer’s patients require additional care as their illness progresses from the early to mid stages of the disease to the late stages. Hospice care is a way to help ensure your loved one gets the care they need with activities of daily living, pain management , and more during the final stages of Alzheimer’s.

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. Should considerations differ for people with dementia? When I’m on nursing home call, the most common page I receive is for a blood sugar value. Goldilocks zone).

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Boca Home Care Services

APRIL 25, 2022

Seniors need to be much more careful about their movements to avoid these possibilities. Regular people may experience effects such as faster onset of fatigue when doing things around the house. Some people begin to show signs of dementia. How People Can Adapt To Aging. In life, the only thing constant is change. Weakened Heart.

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

We also discuss Scott’s recently published paper in JAGS that showed that older men with lower urinary tract symptoms have increased risk of developing mobility and activities of daily living (ADL) limitations, perhaps due to greater frailty phenotype. . Summary Transcript Summary. Transcript. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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