People with advanced dementia have a predominantly good quality of life. This is true regardless of whether the disease started early or late in life, or whether they are cared for at home or in a nursing home. This is the conclusion reached by scientists at the Technical University of Munich. Prof. Janine Diehl-Schmid, …
Difficulties in communication, doubts in distinguishing between pain and anxiety, and uncertainties in administering morphine: these challenges make it difficult for nurses to assess whether people with dementia in the final stage of life are suffering from pain, according to nursing staff. The experiences of nursing staff in residential facilities caring for people with advanced...
When a cure is no longer possible and life expectancy is limited, people can receive palliative care. The primary goal in such cases is to alleviate symptoms and ensure the best possible quality of life. However, when it comes to dementia, it is often unclear in which cases and at what point such care is appropriate. …
