Coping with another person's pain
When your family member is in pain, you are suffering too. The "mirror neurons" in our brains are…
Family and Medical Leave
Are you stretched thin, trying to work and care for your family member? You may be able to take job…
Is your loved one depressed?
We all get the blues now and then. But depression is different. It is more than a passing mood…
What is palliative care?
People with a serious illness sometimes experience distressing symptoms. This can be a result of…
Artificial Nutrition and Hydration at the End of Life
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 12:00 – 2:00 PM Artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) can be a…
Choosing a complementary medical practitioner
Is Mom considering an herb-based remedy? Or perhaps you're wondering if acupuncture could help Dad…
Tips for air travel
Is your older relative traveling by air anytime soon? Use these suggestions for an easier, less…
Supporting those in grief during the holidays
In past newsletters, we've talked about the holiday blues as you anticipate a loved one's final…
Shifting focus in a tough situation
For most family caregivers, frustration and guilt are common, as is anxiety. These feelings are…