#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