Photo by sranson on Pixabay One of the most special days in November for people who have served our country is approaching. Sure, Thanksgiving is likely important to some turkey fans, but Veterans Day has an especially important meaning to…
Female doctor talking to senior patient in hospital bed. Families sometimes feel devastated to hear the news “your loved one needs hospice care,” especially if they’re unfamiliar with the palliative care options that can be provided to residents of Mount…
Photo by whitesession on Pixabay One of the most important things we can do to another human is touch them. Of course, boundaries are important, and the touches have to be welcomed. But to residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere, including hospice…
Shot of a nurse caring for a senior patient in a retirement home It’s pretty much a fact that the grief process affects everyone a little bit differently. Some residents of Manchester and elsewhere will experience a wide range of…
Cheerful senior couple moving into new home Other than the occasional jokes (and apologies) about drinking too much, residents of Dubuque and elsewhere don’t always give a lot of thought to our liver. But whether someone is in good health…
Young female doctor giving advice to happy senior couple. The thyroid gland is one of those smaller but important organs that regulate all sorts of processes in the body. Residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere may not even think about…
Photo by Pexels on Pixabay For residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere who aren’t familiar with hospice care, there are often a lot of questions about how it all works and how different it is different than traditional health care. The team at Above…
Photo by fernandozhiminaicela on Pixabay Though leukemia is sometimes thought of as a disease that younger people are more likely to get, it’s actually a condition that occurs more often in senior populations living in Manchester and elsewhere. It is…
Senior couple with a female doctor. Both about 70 years old Caucasian couple and a 35 years old African female. There’s a lot that’s unpleasant about Alzheimer’s disease, especially the fact that it’s currently considered progressive and un-reversible. That means…
smiling senior couple looking at adorable dog while resting in park Although various philosophers and self-help authors may suggest pausing and reflecting on our lives on a regular basis, some residents of Maquoketa and elsewhere are only able to do this at…
Cropped shot of a senior woman looking cheerful while having a chat with a female nurse outdoors at a nursing home Wondering what happens after we die might be the oldest question that humanity has asked itself. The question is…
Photo by geralt on Pixabay With the heat wave much of the country has been experiencing this summer, it reminds residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere how important it is to stay well-hydrated, especially those receiving palliative care. Every member of the team…