Though we all wouldn’t mind a little peace and quiet or maybe a bit of solo time once in a while, truth be told, most residents of Dubuque and elsewhere do like having people around. The same is true for…
As residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere begin to age, it becomes more and more important to focus on their physical health, whether or not they move into palliative care. However, not everyone knows that there’s another component to consider…
One of the many parts of life that COVID-19 has made worse is the loneliness that many residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere have been feeling. For some, these feelings aren’t necessarily new – they can already be part of…
Many end of life care experts suggest that people take the time to finalize all of the details of their final arrangements ahead of time, everything from the clothes they wear to what music is played at their funeral or memorial service.…
At the end of 2019, an end-of-life care report came out, saying that the number of patients passing away from natural causes at home was now higher than the number of people who pass away in hospitals. This was the…
There are two big, but related, questions in the field of aging research: what causes memory loss and what can residents of Mount Vernon and elsewhere do to prevent or minimize it? This condition can affect someone receiving palliative care…
One of the challenges facing residents of Cedar Rapids or elsewhere who are staying close to someone as they go through hospice care is what happens after they’re gone. No matter what their loved one believes or where they hope they’re going based on…
Some residents of Dubuque and elsewhere may view end of life care as an invitation to start breaking all the rules. After all, if you only have a certain number of days left in your life, why not cut loose and do the…
A fairly common frustration shared by people currently dealing with loss and tragedy in their life is the rest of the world doesn’t seem to be aware of everything they’re going through. Because they’re focusing so much on the big…
There’s no question that dealing with the pending loss of a loved one is never easy, no matter how many residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere will tell you that it’s a natural part of life and you should look for ways…