Feeding Hospice Nursing Ventilator 
Nurse.com
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
This can only be achieved if care teams, including hospice nurses, know the latest evidence-based strategies for dementia care. But hospice nurses also recognize the challenges these patients and their families face every day and are ready to help ease their distress and fear. Recognizing challenges and risks.
GeriPal
APRIL 4, 2024
In 1988, Cruzan’s parents requested that her feeding tube be removed, arguing that she would not want to continue in this state. On the one hand, this was unfortunate, as it meant Nancy Cruzan could not be disconnected from the feeding tube immediately. In 1990 the Supreme Court ruled…for the state of Missouri.
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Home Care Pulse
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
She could no longer feed herself, much less cook, and was dependent on others for everything. 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. Nursing shortages, coupled with increased demands related to an aging population.
Elizz
MAY 1, 2019
pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor appetite, difficulty feeding, sleep problems, itching, fatigue, difficulty breathing, etc.). What supports are in place: home housekeeping, home nursing, pharmacy access, respite. Medium term (next few weeks). Symptoms that bother your child (e.g.: Advance care planning.
Elizz
MAY 1, 2019
pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor appetite, difficulty feeding, sleep problems, itching, fatigue, difficulty breathing, etc.). What supports are in place: home housekeeping, home nursing, pharmacy access, respite. Medium term (next few weeks). Symptoms that bother your child (e.g.: Advance care planning.
Elizz
MAY 1, 2019
pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor appetite, difficulty feeding, sleep problems, itching, fatigue, difficulty breathing, etc.). What supports are in place: home housekeeping, home nursing, pharmacy access, respite. Medium term (next few weeks). Symptoms that bother your child (e.g.: Advance care planning.
GeriPal
OCTOBER 19, 2023
For a trial to have value, it should not exclude patients over age 80, or those with dementia, or patients residing in nursing homes. Additional links mentioned in the podcast: Recent JGIM article on POLST in California nursing homes, hospitalization, and nursing home care Karl’s GeriPal post on appropriate use of POLST Enjoy!
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