Nancy Joyner – Nearing the End of Life

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Summary

• Eleanor is an 83-year-old widowed lady with known chronic heart failure and advanced dementia.

• She is now hospitalized with a significant stroke and dysphagia.

• She does not have a healthcare directive and had never discussed what she would want, other than staying at home until she dies.

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