DYING WITH DEMENTIA - IS HOSPICE THE ANSWER? - Hospice and end-of-life care trends

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Franzy

Dementia is a leading factor in end-of-life outcomes for older adults, with 1 in 3 dying with or from dementia and later years marked by heavy symptom burden, functional decline, and escalating costs. Hospice, a standard for terminal illness, improves end-of-life care quality and can reduce costs, and its use among people with dementia has expanded sharply, now forming about 50% of annual hospice enrollees. The lecture reviews hospice history and trends and evaluates concerns about Medicare Hospice Benefit misuse while comparing hospice with alternative care models for patients and families.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Hospice use and trends in dementia care

History of hospice and the Medicare Hospice Benefit context

Alternative care models and roles of hospice for dementia

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What topics does the lecture cover regarding end-of-life care models?

The lecture reviews the history and current trends in hospice use for older adults with dementia and discusses the role of hospice and alternative care models for people with dementia and their families.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Franzy