Because palliative care is a fairly new concept within the medical community, some patients and their families in the Mt. Vernon area and elsewhere aren’t always quite sure what it is, what it isn’t, and how they should feel about…
Caregivers often have a lot that they’re asked to do. Sure, it’s what they signed up for, whether it’s helping residents of Cedar Rapids or elsewhere improve or move through a hospice program. But should they also add “keep accurate journals” to their regular…
It’s easy enough for residents of Manchester and elsewhere to focus on “being more fit” and other generic New Year’s resolutions that are as easy to make as they are to break. But what if you focused on specific tasks,…
If given the choice, most residents of Maquoketa and elsewhere would really prefer not to think about anyone needing hospice care around any holiday for that matter. However, if someone’s current health condition does require them to receive these services…
A good nurse does more than help residents of Sherman Oaks and elsewhere with their physical symptoms – they also know that they can have an important role in improving their mental and emotional health as well, especially those receiving in-home care.…
Some of the challenges faced by residents of Anamosa and elsewhere who have loved ones dealing with different types of dementia is how to understand and describe what’s going on, including when or if they might need hospice care. The…
Though many residents of Mt. Vernon and elsewhere are familiar with the concept of hospice care, not all of them are sure how it fits with other types of assistance, especially palliative care. So his often leads to the question:…
Sure, genealogy and ancestry topics can be fun to discuss with fellow amateur historians in Manchester and elsewhere. But not everyone knows that these discussions can have some bearing on possible future health conditions, including if or when you might…
Many veterans in the Dubuque area are used to doing things that can feel a little scary, so hospice care can sometimes be seen as just one more challenge for them to approach with bravery. Of course, just like the military…
Although there are a lot of conditions that can lead to someone in Anamosa and elsewhere needing end of life care, liver disease is fairly high on the list. According to the Lancet, liver disease is the third most common…