Category: Hospice Care

By Roxanne Smedsrud, RN Because of their disease, many dementia patients are unable to report that they have pain. For family members or other caregivers of dementia patients, this can be a cause of concern. In my years as a hospice nurse, I’ve learned you can sometimes ask dementia patients repeatedly if they are experiencing pain, and they will answer "no."  Often...

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By Amy I recently went on a patient visit with Pat, a certified nursing assistant (CNA). As a CNA, Pat’s job is to provide personal cares, such as bathing, feeding and light housework. I think this must be one of the most difficult jobs on earth, but Pat vehemently disagrees. In fact, Pat left her job as a successful paralegal...

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