Alzheimer`s Disease/last stage lewy body

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Expert: - 2/4/2009


Question
can hospice be called in during the next to last stage if the person still can walk,
and swallow, but nothing else. my husband has been totally dependent on care
for last 2 years, and has no quality of life at all.

Answer
Hello Carol,

Thank you for writing.  Yes, hospice most certainly can be "called in" at this time with your husband's diagnoses of Lewy Body disease.  I would strongly urge you to use that resource as i believe you will find thier benefits wonderful for your husband AND yourself.

Best Regards,
Michalene Peticca, M.A.

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Michalene Peticca

Expertise

I'd be happy to help with any questions about Alzheimer's or Dementia diseases. I can also help with Medicare, Long term care & other insurance questions.

Experience

I have my Masters degree in Geriatrics and am credentialed through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Pennstate Milton Hershey hospital and the American Geriatrics Society. I've been in healthcare for over 20 years and worked directly with Alzheimer's and Dementia individuals for most of that time. I am also a licensed insurance agent in PA and MD. Currently i train healthcare professionals to care for Alzheimer and Dementia individuals and i have been a care manager for guardianship services in PA

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American Geriatrics Society

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Masters degree in Geriatrics Licensed insurance agent in PA & MD.

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PHI Homes in Pennsylvania York, Dauphin & Adams County Area on Aging The Jewish Home of Harrisburg

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