When Depression Goes Untreated
As Bette Davis said, "Old age is no place for sissies." Aging often brings loss and change. Usually…
Getting paid to care for Mom or Dad
Many families choose to have a family member care for an aging parent. It seems like the "natural"…
Shifting focus in a tough situation
For most family caregivers, frustration and guilt are common, as is anxiety. These feelings are…
180 Days. Compassionate Care. They Deserve It!
180 DAYS. Six months. That's the number of days we wish our patients and their families could…
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…