Paliatívna medicína a liečba bolesti 2/2010
Terminal phase of Alzheimer´s disease in 74 years old woman
The casuistry describes end-stage Alzheimer’s disease in 74 years old woman. Highlight the importance of palliative and symptomatic care, when it is necessary to see, that patient is a unique individual and deserves consideration and attention, and thus quality and sensitive care, aimed improve the quality of his life and life of his family.
Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease, terminal phase of illness, palliative medicine, comprehensive nursing care.
