Difficult but Beneficial Conversations about End-of-Life Care

For families and dementia care partners, palliative care can help improve the quality of life for their loved ones and themselves by addressing physical and emotional needs. However, starting conversations around end-of-life care and planning can be difficult. Dr. Elizabeth Bukowy joins the podcast to explain the difference between palliative and hospice care, share how families and care partners can start these challenging conversations, and discuss why these discussions are essential for quality of life. Guest: Elizabeth Bukowy, DO, CMD, assistant professor, Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Geriatrics; medical director, Lutheran Home and Congregational Home Show Notes Learn more about the 20th Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias on the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute’s website. Watch the full keynotes of the event on our YouTube channel. Watch the pre-conference workshop for new dementia care professionals on our YouTube channel. Dr. Bukowy’s keynote starts at 1:46:46 in the recording. Learn more about Dr. Bukowy in her bio on Froedtert Hospital’s  website. Learn more about palliative care from our past episode, “Palliative Care And Hospice Conversations For Dementia Patients, Families And Caregivers.” Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s e-newsletter.