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Feeling Lost as a Cancer Survivor
With June being nationally recognized as Cancer Survivor Month, this is an opportunity for the 17 million cancer survivors across…
The Journey Through Alzheimer’s Is Different For Each Person
Every individual is different and therefore every individual will experience the journey through Alzheimer’s disease differently. In honor of Alzheimer’s…
The Importance of Effective Communication at End of Life
Effective communication is an essential skill to have no matter where you are on life’s journey, but it’s especially helpful…
The Aging Process is Different For Each Individual
With May being Older Americans Month, we thought it fitting to talk about how the aging process is different for…
What to Expect From a Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, so let’s talk about what to expect from a diagnosis of osteoporosis. Many…
Nurses Can Help Ease the Transition to End-of-Life Care
With National Nurses Day on May 6 and National Skilled Nursing Care Week on May 8 through 14, it’s as…
How Neuropathy Can Complicate Other Issues
May 12-16 is National Neuropathy Awareness Week, a week devoted to spreading awareness of neuropathy, a complication that leads to…
Should My Loved One Be Driving?
That’s a loaded question and one that doesn’t have an easy answer. If you have an elderly loved one in…
When End of Life Care is Finished
Losing a spouse after a long battle in hospice can be draining, overwhelming, sad, and stressful. You may have spent…
What is Parkinson’s Disease and Who is Most at Risk?
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of this progressive disease that affects one million people in…
Making Sense of Nutrition at End of Life
People who are dying eat less food. It’s just what happens. That’s not to say it’s not distressing to family…
What a Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Means For the Elderly Patient
With World Tuberculosis Day coming up on March 24, it’s fitting to explore what a diagnosis of tuberculosis means for…
