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End-of-Life Care Conversations: The Next Level
Let’s Talk There’s a swelling social movement to encourage all of us to discuss and document our preferences for care as the end of life approaches. To help spark what can be a difficult conversation, several groups now offer online advance care planning tools, some with catchy titles to allay fear. There’s the Go Wish Game , a card game that prompts you to identify how you want to be treated in the event of a life-threatening illness. There’s also “ Death Over Dinner ,” an “interactive adventure” that helps you plan a dinner party at which guests talk about…
Why is MAiD considered a right but palliative care is not.
A blog about euthanasia, assisted suicide, elderly abuse, end-of-life care, disability rights, palliative care.
Pet Care: Allergies, Why Your Pet Scratches, Animal Health
(PET CARE) Allergies can be a big problem for your pet. Frequent itching is the number one reason pets are brought to the vet, and although it is difficult to diagnose, your pet might be suffering from allergies. Fleas are the usual culprits, but there are also airborne, food and contact allergies. Although they aren't always easy to figure out, working with your vet and a few lifestyle variations could make your animal healthy and happy! — Global Animal A 4-year-old hairless cream…
Hospice, palliative care may improve quality of life for ailing pets
Hospice and palliative care are becoming more widely accepted for veterinary end-of-life care instead of intensive measures or euthanasia. Ana Homayoun chose palliative care for her elderly dog with congestive heart failure and believes the choice was the right one for both her dog and herself.
How AI could improve the quality of end-of-life care
The means to predict mortality using artificial intelligence could be a transformative factor in the future of palliative health care. While this topic may seem a bit morbid, AI has the potential t…
Hospice & Palliative CareCenter's Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home
For patients needing more intensive care than can be provided at home, the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home promises compassionate care in a comforting, family-...
Having “The Talk”: How to Discuss End-of-Life Issues with Parents
In my experience, I’ve found that it isn’t always seniors who avoid talking about death. Some do, of course, but many of our aging loved ones would like to discuss the legal and financial arrangements they’ve made, as well as their preferences for end-of-life care ...
The Power of Music in Dementia Care
From time to time we all get a song stuck in our heads. After a while, it can become aggravating because we can’t stop hearing it and humming it. However, when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, that is a good thing. Music therapy is beneficial and calming for those with dementia. The familiar strains of music reactivate memory centers and create a feeling of pleasure. Neurologist Oliver Sacks, MD has watched this phenomenon firsthand and relates it in an article in Alzheimer’s Weekly…
What really matters at the end of life
At the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? For many, it's simply comfort, respect, love. BJ Miller is a hospice and palliative medicine physician who thinks deeply about how to create a dignified, graceful end of life for his patients. Take the time to savor this moving talk, which asks big questions about how we think on death and honor life.
Maine Hospice Council awarded grant to improve end-of-life care conversations with patients
AUGUSTA -- Can lessons from methods used by health officials to consult patients during the COVID crisis be used to improve end-of-life care conversations
End-of-Life Issue Conversations with Your Elders Needn't Be Horrible
I've found in my experience that it isn't always the elders who shy away from end-of-life talks. Some do, of course, but many would like to discuss the arrangements they've made for finances, as well as their opinions about what measures they would want taken if they needed someone to make their decisions if they can't, however the adult children often find excuses to put off that particular "talk."
Difficult conversations about long-term care
More than two-thirds of people ages 65 and older will need some type of long-term care, experts say. Yet conversations about care options are sorely lacking.
November is Caregiving Month: How to Have Hard Conversations
As the holidays approach, this can mean quality time with family and friends, and a perfect opportunity for difficult conversations about end-of-life care.
