Whether you bring a dying loved one home or keep vigil at the hospital, you can take measures to provide comfort and relief at the end of life. By Mayo Clinic Staff Caring for a dying loved one isn’t
Dear Barbara, As a professional caregiver I see a lot of the “hands-on” side of our industry. I am side by side with the client in the home, but what kinds of duties does the Nurse do? I see them come into the homes to interview
By Stephanie R. Caudle “You’re going to have to seek hospice care” are words no family or patient wants to hear when dealing with a debilitating illness. In 2012 it was reported that
By Rosemary Baughn Mrs. J. was in the advanced stages of congestive heart failure, and her condition was worsening. Although it was clear she didn’t have long to live, her son was adamant: He did not want hospice care for his mother. Looking for a way to bridge the divide, the clinicians
by Hospice Physician “Let me know if I can do anything.” How many times have we uttered that sentence when a friend, distant relative or a colleague has informed us they have suffered a loss of a loved one? Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure most of us mean it and it seems like the right