7 Understanding the Signs of Decline: A Guide to Recognizing the End of Life Season

Apr 22, 2021

Understanding the Signs of Decline: A Guide to Recognizing the End of Life Season

 

Episode 7 of 'Hospice Explained' focuses on the signs of declining health, indicating the approach of the end of life season. These signs include frequent hospital visits, recurring health issues, diminished mental capacity, and increasing difficulty in performing daily life activities. The episode also highlights specific signs for different diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and kidney or liver disease. It underscores the importance of becoming proactive in planning and preparation when these signs appear, and encourages listeners to discuss these changes with medical providers and family members.

 

00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained

00:34 Understanding Signs of Decline

01:12 Identifying Symptoms of Decline

02:02 Recognizing Changes in Daily Living Activities

02:53 Specific Disease Processes and Their Symptoms

05:11 Proactive Planning for End of Life Season

05:34 Conclusion and Call to Action

 

Essentials in Hospice and Palliative Care: A Practical Resourse for Every Nurse by Katherine Murray RN, BSN, MA, CHPCN(C), FT

 

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Finding a Hospice Agency

1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency,

2. choose Find provider

3. Choose Hospice

4. then add your zip code

This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

 

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