Palliative Care
Palliative Care Articles
What Is Palliative Care at Home? An In-Depth Explanation
Palliative care provides symptom relief for seniors living with a severe illness. Services may include personalized therapies, nutrition advice, and more.
18 CommentsEnd-of-Life Care: Signs That Death Is Near
Learning the signs that death is near will help you prepare for this inevitability and ensure that your loved one gets the care they need to manage end-of-life symptoms and remain comfortable.
5 CommentsHospice Care for Dementia: When Is It Time?
The slow and unpredictable progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias often makes it tricky for families and even doctors to determine when to bring in hospice. Use these guidelines to decide if a loved one is a candidate for end-of-life care.
19 CommentsComparing End-of-Life Care Options
Hospice, palliative care, home-based care, hospital-based care and long-term care facilities are all viable end of life care options. Compare end of life care types, where they are provided, the benefits offered and how these services are paid for.
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Palliative Care Questions
How do you know when it's time for palliative care?
7 AnswersCharlesmorris2 Answered May 16, 2024Update...
4 Answersfunkygrandma59 Answered May 15, 2024Palliative care for depression?
11 AnswersSleepingbear Replied May 10, 2024Should I consent to a pacemaker for my aunt or proceed with hospice/palliative care?
14 Answersnotgoodenough Answered Apr 24, 2024
Palliative Care Discussions
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5 CommentsMidwestOT Commented Mar 28, 2024FIL is back. What does that mean?
250 CommentsBeatty Commented Sep 27, 2023Update on Dad and thank you for all the support.
6 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Dec 2022Update on my Dad.
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Palliative Care Related Topics
- Care Decisions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Cancer
- Cognitive Decline
- Severe Dementia
- Diet & Nutrition
- Diabetes
- Chemotherapy
- Burnout
- Working Caregiver
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Dementia Behaviors
- Aging in Place
- New to Caregiving
- Prostate Cancer
- Caregiving
- Home Modification
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Violent Behavior