About Alzheimer's / Dementia: To Hospitalize or Not- That Is the Question

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Have you ever been in the situation of making a medical decision for a loved one? It can be difficult if you feel like you have to guess about her preferences. While documents like a living will or a medical power of attorney for healthcare can be extremely helpful, one of those decisions that is not often specified in advance concerns hospitalization. Learn more about hospitalization in late stage dementia and some of the unique risks and benefits it provides. Is Hospitalization Helpful for Those with Advanced Dementia? If your loved one with late stage Alzheimer's or another dementia begins to decline or develops a respiratory illness, she should go to the hospital for treatment, right? Maybe, and maybe not. While we all want the best for our loved ones, and want to honor their wishes in medical decisions, it's not always that clear. The answer to the hospitalization question first of all depends... Read more Know Someone with Dementia? Don't Forget these Summer Safety Tips School's out, frost warnings are finally ending, and summer is almost here. It's time to re-introduce ourselves to the neighbors and spend some quality time outdoors. As we enjoy the warmer... Read more Bleepin', Bleepity Bleep Words in Dementia- Why Is She Saying THAT? Some of the world's nicest people are those that have dementia. They're the ones described as "pleasantly confused" in the medical charts, and they go with the flow, smiling at... Read more Why Should You Get Your Thyroid Levels Tested? How long has it been since you've had your thyroid levels checked? Do you know what the results were? And why, on a site that discusses all things dementia and... Read more Related Searches Dementia Caregivers Signs of Dementia Alzheimer 'S Disease Alzheimer Dementia Dementia Care Featured Articles Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement