Tag: Caregiving Support

Eating & Drinking at End of Life: Beneficial or Harmful?

January 26, 2021

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. Families often don’t know exactly what is happening to the person who is dying. They question, “Is my loved one dehydrated? Are they starving?” These…
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Caregiver Resources

Caregiving Support, End-of-Life Care, End-of-Life Nutrition
4 Ways to Navigate Difficult Family Dynamics at End-of-Life

February 21, 2017

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 dynamics can play a significant role in helping—or potentially hindering—end-of-life care considerations for the person facing a life-limiting illness. When we love deeply, our emotional…
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Caregiving Support, End-of-Life Planning, Family Dynamics in Hospice Care