Living With Alzheimer's17 Juni 2024

When is hospice care right for a person with dementia? Probably earlier than you thought.

In this episode on the Living with Alzheimer's podcast, Christoph interviews social worker Deb Langer and advisor Julie Capra of Hospice of Michigan. They discuss what hospice is and dispel common myths about it.

Deb and Julie describe who is eligible for hospice, how it’s paid for, and the many resources available to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.

They also discuss the importance of medical and financial legal documents like advance directives, wills, trusts and power of attorney designations.

A nationally recognized leader in end-of-life care, Hospice of Michigan is the original and largest not-for-profit hospice in the state. For more than 40 years, the organization has served patients and their families across Michigan providing palliative and end-of-life care to patients wherever they call “home” – nursing homes, assisted living facilities, family residences, hospitals and more.

As a founding member of the NorthStar Care Community, Hospice of Michigan also offers grief support and counseling, caregiver education and support, pediatric hospice care and support, and educational programs for physicians and health care professionals. Hospice of Michigan is there for patients and their families, respecting their wishes, preserving their dignity, and providing the highest level of compassionate and personalized care.

For more information about Hospice of Michigan, please visit hom.org or call 888.247.5701.

If you want to learn more about other hospice providers, please contact Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900. They can help you identify hospice providers that serve your area.

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