STROKE & HOSPICE DID YOU KNOW…? MT. SEQUOYAH NOVEMBER, 2014.
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STROKE & HOSPICE
DID YOU KNOW…?MT. SEQUOYAH
NOVEMBER, 2014
SOME STROKE FACTS
About 70% of strokes involve the left side of the brainThe left side of the brain houses speech and analytic areas
WHAT LEADS to HOSPICE REFERRAL?
• Trouble swallowing• Impaired
consciousness• Severe debility• Three days
lack of recovery
Palliative Performance Scale
30:Bed bound;Can’t do any work;Total care;In-take reduced;Full/drowsylevel of consciousness40:Mainly in bed;Can’t do any work;Mainly assistance;Intake normal or reduced;Full/drowsy/confused LOC
Palliative Performance Scale II
50:Mainly sit/lie; Can’t do any work; Considerable assistance needed with self-care; Normal or reduced intake; Full/drowsy/confusion LOC
WHAT DOES HOSPICE OFFER THE STROKE PATIENT?
Hospices are mandated to provide therapy to patients when it is indicated.
WHAT DOES HOSPICE OFFER THE STROKE PATIENT?
Team care that addresses the needs of the patient and family.
WHAT DOES HOSPICE OFFER THE STROKE PATIENT?
Relief of suffering
A RECOMMENDATION
My Stroke of Insight
Jill Bolte Taylor
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? IDEAS?
