Navigating Hospice and Palliative Care for Lewy Body Dementia-Part One

A tough topic but one we all need to know about sooner than later. Welcome Vangie Jones, a hospice nurse for 20 years as she shares with us all we need to know about hospice including the myth that it is only for the final days or weeks. This will be a three part recording since we had so many questions for Vangie that we all want to knowThis episode provides valuable insights into hospice and palliative care for families dealing with Lewy Body Dementia.  Vangie shares her expertise on navigating care options, eligibility criteria, funding, and the importance of early intervention.• Differences between palliative care and hospice care• Variability in palliative care access across states• Understanding payment for hospice services• Importance of early hospice involvement• How families can request a hospice evaluation• Tips for choosing the right hospice providerFeel free to share the podcast link with your doctors and family as we seek to spread awareness and understanding about Lewy Body Dementia and its unique challenges.A shout out to all our supporters including Tom Lawson, Dee C,  Sue, Jane Wakeman, Vickie Setterberg, Kristen Medica, Tiffany Hanna, Janice Prochaska, Kara Biller, Don Pinkos, Dee Richert, Marcia Treffman, and the Geraci's and everyone else who has been with us from day one. We are doing this for all of us and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.Should you wish to bless us with your support you can  use links below.Copy and paste link, if neededhttps://patreon.com/lewybodyrollercoasterpodcastthe GoFundMe page athttps://gofund.me/c416ecb6 Thank you for listening each week.Don't forget to join our Lewy Body Roller Coaster Podcast Facebook page.If you have a topic you would like us to discuss or wish to share your thoughts on any episode, please email us at [email protected] Support the show