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Dementia caregivers and live discharge from hospice
 — what happens when hospice leaves?
Journal titleJournal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 60, no 2, February-March 2017
PublisherTaylor and Francis, February-March 2017
Pagespp 138-154
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsFamily care ; Dementia ; Terminal care ; Discharge ; Qualitative Studies ; United States of America.
AnnotationHospice offers holistic support for individuals living with terminal illness and their caregivers. Some individuals receiving hospice services experience a slower decline in health than expected, resulting in a 'live discharge' from hospice. A live discharge affects both patient and caregiver(s). This study explored the experiences of 24 American caregivers of adults with dementia who experienced a live discharge from hospice. Findings emphasise the comprehensive services covered under the Medicare Hospice benefit and those lost after a live discharge. Implications for social workers supporting caregivers are discussed, including the need to view the patient-caregiver unit during a live discharge. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-170616236 A
ClassmarkP6:SJ: EA: LV: QKJ: 3DP: 7T

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