Anxiety increases stress and decreases well-being There’s a lot to worry about when you’re caring for an older adult. That anxiety can pump up your stress […]
People with terminal conditions who receive Medicare are currently required to forgo curative treatment in order to receive hospice (care for people whose medical conditions mean […]
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 […]
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 […]
Music therapy is known to treat patients with a wide variety of ailments and provide relief from suffering. Brian Chiang volunteers his musical talents […]
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 […]