Advance Directives

Person Living with Dementia Values Quality of Life? Do they always need the hospital?

The answer is no.  Absolutely not.  Let’s talk about the concept of “hospital transfers.”  I want to give you some things to think about and consider for your person.  First, what does hospital transfer mean?  When I use this term I am referring to your person physically leaving where they live and being brought to […]

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The DNR & Living Will Fall Far Short in Dementia…Part 1

As an ER doctor, I see dementia family caregivers, and my patient’s in general, making a huge mistake when it comes to care planning.  They misunderstand, and believe having a living will and a DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate) form will be enough to guide them in making medical decisions.  You can not use these documents alone when making

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