Practical, essential advice about making tough decisions for people
with end-stage dementia. Each year, more than 500,000 people are
diagnosed with dementia in the United States. As stunning as that
figure is, countless family members and caregivers are also
affected by each diagnosis. Families are faced with the need to
make vital end-of-life decisions about medical treatment, legal and
financial matters, and living situations for those who no longer
can; no one is prepared for this process. And many caregivers
grapple with sadness, confusion, guilt, anger, and physical and
mental exhaustion as dementia enters its final stage. In Making
Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia, Dr. Anne Kenny,
a skilled palliative care physician, describes how to navigate the
difficult journey of late-stage dementia with sensitivity,
compassion, and common sense. Combining her personal experience
caring for a mother with dementia with her medical expertise in
both dementia and end-of-life care, Dr. Kenny helps the reader
prepare for a family member's death while managing their own
emotional health. Drawing on stories of families that Dr. Kenny has
worked with to illustrate common issues, concerns, and situations
that occurs in late-stage dementia, this book includes practical
advice about * making life-altering decisions while preparing for a
loved one's inevitable death * medical care, pain, insomnia,
medication, and eating * caring for the caregiver * having
conversations about difficult topics with other family members and
with health care, legal, and financial professionals Concrete to-do
lists and lists of important points provide information at a glance
for busy caregivers. Each chapter concludes with a list of
additional resources for more information and help. Making Tough
Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia is a lifeline, an
invaluable guide to assist in the late stage of dementia.
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