When You Or A Loved One Needs Hospice
Why Hospice? Many families insist on caring for loved ones at home upon that person’s diagnosis with a life threatening illness. That is a very very noble gesture and most …
Giving Hope To The Dying Patient
What is Hope? Hope is defined in the dictionary as “a confident yet uncertain expectation of achieving a future good which, to the hoping person, is realistically possible and personally …
What The Dying Patient Can Expect From The Bedside Nurse
Of all human experiences, none is more overwhelming than death. In the course of their work day, nurses frequently deal with the dying… and death. As such, they realize that …
How To Prepare For A Doctor Visit
Being prepared for a doctor visit can make a huge difference in your comfort level as a patient. If you spend a few minutes preparing for your visit, you will …
How To Be A Patient Advocate
When you assume the role of patient advocate for someone you love or care about, you will be playing a very important role in the safety and security of the …
Why You Need A Patient Advocate
As a patient you absorb a lot less information when you are anxious, scared, vulnerable, in pain, medicated, immobilized, unconscious, drowsy and/or undressed. In such scenarios, ask a trusted family …