Nearing the End: Late-Stage Dementia

17/03/2025 41 min Temporada 2 Episodio 4
Nearing the End: Late-Stage Dementia

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Episode Synopsis

On this episode of Hope Floats, Shoshawna and Rachel welcome their first guest- Dr. Linda DeSitter. Dr. DeSitter is a double-board certified hospice and palliative care physician practicing in Portland, Oregon. Today, they discuss end-stage dementia and the unique features that accompany it. They also talk about support for caregivers in some of the complex decisions that come with end-of-life care. They also discuss hospice and how that program can support families and people nearing the end of their dementia journey.Text us and please share your thoughts on Hope Floats episodes and topics that would be helpful to you!Support the showThank you for listening! If you are enjoying Hope Floats, please consider making a donation on Venmo to support this work and the creation of future episodes. Any amount helps! Please be sure to review and share the Hope Floats podcast with any listeners who might be interested. To see more tools, resources, and learn more about the hosts you can visit www.HopeFloatspodcast.com