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Overcoming Your Bias Against Aging Can Improve Your Life
Becca Levy of Yale University says we can fix even deeply rooted negative views about aging, which many of us do not see in ourselves
Interested in getting palliative care for you or a loved one? Learn how.
The first step to receiving palliative care is to talk to your primary care physician or Landmark provider. He/she will be able to refer you to a palliative care provider or team if it is appropriate.
What to discuss with your provider
Advocating for referrals
Most providers are supportive of palliative care for their patients since studies show that palliative care improves patient satisfaction and quality of life. However, if your physician hesitates to make a referral, ask for an explanation. It is rare that a physician will not make a referral, but it is important to advocate for yourself and explain how you believe palliative care will benefit you.
Want to learn more about palliative care? Read our blog, What is Palliative Care?
Resources
If you are not a Landmark patient, here are resources that can help you find palliative care in your area:
Sources
Becca Levy of Yale University says we can fix even deeply rooted negative views about aging, which many of us do not see in ourselves
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Aging is an inevitable and beautiful part of the human experience. Still, society treats growing older as something to be feared or avoided. With ageism, we assume that mental decline is a part of getting older, so it's hard to tell dementia from normal brain function in ourselves and others.