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My 75 year old mother has alzheimers, she doesnt speak and has stopped talking and walking. she also has arthritis and epilepsy. she has no other conditions. how do i help her be comfortable and free of other diseases, esp since she cant exercise?
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Focus on comfort: Talk to her GP, your mother has signs of late dementia and the focus should be on comfort. Palliative care or hospice should be involved at this stage if available in the area.
Answered 6/22/2020
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Alzheimers: You already had one really wonderful answer. I am uncluding a link to a wonderful booklet about how to provide care and comfort to people in later stages of dementia: https://research.hscni.net/sites/default/files/Comfort%20Care%20Booklet.pdf
Answered 6/22/2020
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