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What is Hospice?

The philosophy of hospice is that dying is “an integral part of the life cycle.” Hospice workers allow the process of death to take its course without hastening or prolonging it. They focus on “promoting a peaceful and comfortable death. through pain relief, comfort and enhanced quality of life.” National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization  Where …

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Dementia and it’s Causes

Dementia is an acquired and often progressive cognitive decline. According to a 2008 talk by New York neurologist, Dr. Norman Pflaster, at least three areas of functioning are affected including memory, language, visual/spacial skills, ability to perform previously learned acts, right-left discrimination, judgment abstraction, and thought content. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s …

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Tips for Handling Delusions and Dementia: Advice from Neurologist Dr. Norman Pflaster

Sometimes a family member/caregiver does not know what to expect from day-to-day or minute to minute when managing a loved one with dementia. Here are some tips for handling delusions and the dementia patient from a recent talk by New York neurologist Dr. Norman Pflaster. What are Delusions? People with dementia may suffer from delusions, …

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