Resources
Family Caregivers Guide
Emotional-Spiritual Issues
Finding the balance between grief and hope. Coming to terms with spirituality and family discord
Living with Serious Illness
Day-to-day tips and insights for living well with cancer, chf, copd and dementia
“Promise you won’t …”
A loved one expressing their fear of living in a nursing home may pull on your heartstrings and draw upon your natural desire to promise them “never.” But who can predict the future? It’s wise to respond realistically while still honoring their concerns.
How Parkinson’s affects communication
Parkinson’s disease can make communication difficult. A rigid face and monotone voice project nonverbal cues that may not line up with what the person with Parkinson’s is actually feeling. There are ways to offset these challenges and clarify emotional content and meaning.
Completing an advance directive
What would happen if your loved one couldn’t speak for themselves? How would decisions for their care be made? An advance directive puts that guidance in place before a crisis. It’s simple to complete, doesn’t require an attorney, and ensures that treatment preferences are followed.