Try: Caregiving for older care recipient’s cr often involves end of life care end of life care can begin at any moment there is often not a clear start to the process for example in the case of alzheimer’s disease the cr’s doctor likely provided you with information on stages in the diagnosis these will provide general guidelines but nothing is set in stone for other end of life illnesses the following are signs that you may want to talk with the cr about care options have the cr consider options for care in each situation the cr has made multiple trips to the emergency room their condition has been stabilized but the illness continues to progress significantly affecting their quality of life they’ve been admitted to the hospital several times within the last year with the same or worsening symptoms the condition has no positive outlook the cr wishes to remain at home rather than receive treatment in the hospital the cr has decided to stop receiving treatments for their disease the condition is terminal information references helpguide org

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