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A 98 year old alert in nursing home, not seeking treatment, what progression should i expect?
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Depends: On the problem he is not accepting treatment for. There are conservative approachs to managing an elders symptoms without being aggressive with treatment, this is called palliative care- focusing on symptom management only. He may also be appropriate for hospice care, reserved for thsoe with less then 6 months left to live and also focusing on symptoms and qulaity of life.
Answered 9/28/2016
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