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
Ability to make health care decisions
The right to choose for oneself is deeply embedded in our culture. It is one of those inalienable rights of adulthood. The courts are very cautious about infringing on that right. You don’t want to be disrespectful, either. And yet you may notice changes in your relative’s judgment that have you concerned. For instance, can…
Caregiver loss: How well are you coping?
As a family caregiver, you are likely experiencing many types of loss, each triggering normal, if uncomfortable, emotional responses. Losing the person you love. Illness and frailty can change a person. So, too, can some of the behavior and personality changes that often occur with dementia. The absence of familiar ways to connect may bring…
Is heartburn a problem?
If you’ve ever had heartburn, you know how painful it can be. Sometimes the symptoms mimic those of a heart attack! The underlying cause involves acid from the stomach sloshing up onto the sensitive lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. This condition is called GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease….