#Dementia #LateStageDementia
Just reading up.

"Because an individual with dementia is unable to understand the benefits of feeding tubes or IV drips, they will often be incredibly distressed and attempt to remove them, causing added pain and risk of infection." crossroadshospice.com

Reading this I'm feeling that "feeding tubes or IV drips" are (unless the patient has directed otherwise previously) unreasonable steps to continue life, steps likely to cause pain and suffering.
#AgedCare

Folk with dementia stuggle to see the benefits?

Phewww.

Not sure who is going to see the "benefits" to the patient.

But it's forced onto vulnerable and dependent folk?

Got this scenario covered in your #AdvancedCareDirectives?

#Bioethics #Hospice #EndOfLifeCare

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@skua It seems easier to let people suffer than deal with the fact that we are mortal.
Wouldn't it be nice if we could have more than the occasional rare grown-up?

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