Palliative Care Basics

Explore how the Alzheimer's Association supports Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias. Learn about the unique challenges these communities face, from language barriers to underrepresentation in research, and discover the resources available to help caregivers and families navigate the complexities of dementia care. Together, we can break down barriers and provide the care and support that families need.

Watch a short video of a patient describing what he appreciates from others.

Listen to a podcast about how a woman with dementia & other serious health conditions has been able to remain at home with the help of her daughter, aides & palliative care. Accompanied by a short overview article on how such care makes a difference for dementia patients & their families

Watch a video story about a former palliative care nurse, now patient, with early onset dementia. The video also features his wife & full-time caregiver & his doctor as they discuss his progression & how palliative care helps focus on quality of life, along with medical care & supportive services.

Read a short overview of how palliative care can help Alzheimer’s patients at any stage & support their caregivers.

Read a short overview on how palliative care can help with your diagnosis, how it works with your current doctor & how to get such care.

Listen to a podcast of how a patient’s quality of life improved with palliative care while dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy and the stress of a cancer recurrence. Such care also helped her family, especially her caregiver daughter coping with burnout. The podcast also describes how compassionate care team members made a difference.