Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Caregiver perspectives on hospice re-enrollment following a hospice live discharge
02/17/24 at 03:20 AM
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Caregiver perspectives on hospice re-enrollment following a hospice live discharge
Journal of Palliative Medicine, by Stephanie P Wladkowski, Susan Enguídanos; 10/23
Three-quarters of participants (n = 16) would consider re-enrolling their loved one in hospice. However, some believed they would have to wait for a medical crisis (n = 6) to re-enroll, while others (n = 10) questioned the appropriateness of hospice for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias if they cannot remain in hospice care until death.