The Last Stage of Alzheimer's: What You Need to Know | Brain Talks | Being Patient

Being Patient talks to Dr. Liz Sampson, an expert in end-life-care, and Jasja Kotterman, who lost her mother to Alzheimer's, about what to expect in the last stage of Alzheimer's and the best way to care for a loved one.

Read Jasja Kotterman's article: https://www.beingpatient.com/alzheime...
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Table of Contents
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Jasja Kotterman's article about her mother's end-of-life experience
02:00 What happens in the brain when someone dies of Alzheimer's?
05:26 A caregiver perspective on last stage of Alzheimer's
10:18 Morphine and preparing for death
12:36 Questions to ask your doctor about the end stage of Alzheimer’s
15:27 Pain and the final stage of Alzheimer's
16:49 Can loved ones with late-stage dementia understand what we're saying?
18:50 Late-stage dementia and community-based care
21:31 Signs of death approaching in dementia
23:33 Dementia care and hospital stays
25:22 Common questions about the final stage of Alzheimer's
26:45 How to approach end-of-life discussions
32:32 Preparing for the final stage of Alzheimer’s
35:45 Dr. Liz Sampson on Jasja Kotterman's Being Patient article
38:48 Wrapping up