Home Health vs Palliative Care vs Hospice for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients
Home health care is curative, intended to help patients recover from injury or illness, or progress toward improved functionality. While the objective of both hospice and palliative care is pain and symptom relief, the prognosis and goals of care tend to be different. We will discuss the appropriate level of care at the right time for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients. ”
**Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
Date August 6, 2024
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
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Candace Ramos, Sr. Director of Market Development
Candace Ramos is a Senior Director of Market Development at VITAS Healthcare, America’s leading provider of end-of-life care. Candace has dedicated her time at VITAS to educating the San Antonio & Austin communities on Advance Care Planning, Healthcare Decision making, sharing local Alzheimer/Dementia caregiver resources, and Honoring Veterans.