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…
Difficult questions...
As we face our mortality, whether death is in fact weeks or decades away, we inevitably come up…
Wills and living trusts: In the event of your death
The need to protect your partner is a key reason to get your financial papers in order. You will…