The Role of Nutrition & Hydration at the End of Life
Nutrition and hydration are important in our lives from the time we take our first breaths. Our culture places a significant emphasis on food and drink. Providing something to eat […]
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Managing Restlessness at End of Life
Changes naturally occur in the body as one draws nearer to the end of life. Although each person’s experience is unique, there are common signs that death is near. Terminal […]
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Eating & Drinking at End of Life: Beneficial or Harmful?
by Roxanne Smedsrud, RN, CHPN One of the hardest things for a family to accept and understand is when a loved one quits eating and drinking near end of life. […]
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How to Say Goodbye to a Loved One
Goodbyes are hard. We simply don’t want to say goodbye to the people we love. And saying goodbye when a friend, family member or loved one approaches end-of-life can feel […]
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How to Recognize, Cope with Anxiety at the End of Life
People who are in the final stage of their life and their loved ones face many challenges, and anxiety is often one of those challenges present during this phase of […]
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Celebrating Holidays When Your Loved One is Ill
by Heather Larson, LSW, CT Holidays are typically a joyful time filled with celebrations, gatherings and merriment, but it can be a stressful and emotional time when a family member […]
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7 Tips to Help You Provide Dignity While Caring for Another Person
Dignity is a basic human need; it’s our sense of self-worth, respect and esteem. Preserving dignity in another person means respecting their whole self and caregiving in a way that respects their […]
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What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say
Have you ever had someone say something to you during a difficult situation that you know was said with good intent but came across as hurtful or uncomfortable? How something […]
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4 Ways to Navigate Difficult Family Dynamics at End-of-Life
There’s no doubt that determining the best care for a terminally ill loved one can be daunting and incredibly taxing, especially when multiple family members and caregivers are involved. Family […]
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5 Activities to Do With a Terminally Ill Loved One
When someone you care about or love has been told they only have a few days, weeks or months to live, it can be challenging to deal with that reality. […]