End-of-Life Decisions: Honoring the Wishes of a Person Living with Alzheimer's Disease

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 23, 2020 - 10:25am CDT

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This handout from the Alzheimer's Association aims to prepare families of persons living with Alzheimer's disease for making end-of-life decisions. Handout sections include honoring the person's wishes, understanding treatment options, making informed decisions, resolving family conflicts, arranging for a brain autopsy, and terms you should know. Support resources are included.

Source: Alzheimer's Association, 2016.
https://www.alz.org/

Author(s): 
Alzheimer's Association
Subject: 
Patients & Families
Collections: 
Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection
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