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Fewer Tomorrows
Although dementia is a progressive condition, it is the
responsibility of every care giver to make sure every
day counts. Palliative care may be required but will
need to be as individual as the person living with
dementia.
Nutritional requirements will need to be considered in
case of any difficulty in swallowing, correct
assessment of any pain, continence and mobility
issues may need to be assessed by this stage. The
family may be the greatest resource at this time.
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……..but in the words of Kate Swaffer
continue to
……see the person not the disease [9].
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