November 28, 2018
Discussing end-of-life wishes benefits seniors and caregivers It’s hard to think about end of life, especially when your older adult isn’t at that stage, but it’s […]
November 21, 2018
Activities in dementia boost self-esteem When someone has Alzheimer’s or dementia, their cognitive function may be declining, but they still have abilities. In fact, continuing to […]
November 15, 2018
Music therapy is known to treat patients with a wide variety of ailments and provide relief from suffering. Brian Chiang volunteers his musical talents […]
November 14, 2018
Hospice massage was once distrusted, but now helps thousands die comfortably In 1998, Cindy Spence watched in horror as her hospitalized, cancer-stricken father-in-law was denied the […]
November 7, 2018
Know what’s offered so you can make informed decisions ahead of time More than once in my life, I wish I knew more about hospice care, […]
November 4, 2018
Losing someone close to you may leave you feeling sad, lost, alone, or even angry. You may miss the person who has died—you want him or […]
November 2, 2018
How music can transform the dying experience for patients and their caregivers At a time when health care costs are soaring and health providers are strained […]
November 1, 2018
October 20, 2018
The loss of a child is the most devastating experience a parent can face-and missing the child never goes away. A piece of yourself is lost […]