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*Hospice Managing Pain ... Hospice Managing Pain ... suffering. Every person has a right to have relief from pain. The main goal of pain management in hospice ... hospice pain care. It may not be possible to ease all pain. But medicine can often provide a high ... 41117;Hospice: The Importance of Managing Pain;managing pain in hospice;pain management, hospice;end-of-life pain management

*Hospice Death ... You have a loved one who's receiving care at the end of life. You've been helping to make ... to help your loved one die with dignity. Hospice: Caring for Your Loved One You have a loved ... 41137;Hospice: as death nears;dying, hospice;signs and symptoms of death;end-of-life care

is getting close by a combination of signs and symptoms. Not all of these signs will appear at the ... same time, and some may never appear at all. Hospice and Palliative Care: Signs and Symptoms of

help improve quality of life for a person at any stage of a serious illness. In advanced cancer ... , this is an important consideration. Everyone has a right to comfort and quality of life at every stage

talks often help make a plan that's in line with the person’s wishes. Dying at home or in a ... a facility or hospital. Many families want their loved ones to die at home in their natural and ... order;autopsy decisions;palliative hospice care;right to refuse treatment

*Cancer Tx Taste Changes ... When You Have Changes in Taste ... Treatment Symptoms and description Change in taste can be a change in the sensation of sweet, salty, sour ... for cooking. Serve foods cold or at room temperature. This can decrease the foods' tastes and ... cancer treatment;changes in taste buds during cancer treatment;prevention and management of changing taste buds during cancer treatment;18347-1

Hospice Care: Decisions to Make ... consider: Where do I want to die? At home, in a hospital, or at a hospice facility? How do I ... . They should listen and help sort through these issues. Hospice Care: Planning When a person is

*Fire Safety at Home ... keeping your family and home safe from fire. Being prepared for a fire A home fire can happen ... taste. Think about buying a combination smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detector. Check these ... 40081;home fire safety;fire safety, home;home fire plan;home fire preparation;smoke detectors;smoke

*Cancer Tx Taste Changes ... Understanding Taste Changes During Cancer Treatment ... some ways to make food taste more desirable: Eat with plastic utensils and use nonmetal cooking ... contain oranges or lemons. These may have more taste. A tart lemon custard might taste good and will also ... taste changes;changes in taste;taste alterations;food taste;unpleasant tastes;appetite;p07279

. This is end-of-life care that can be done in a skilled nursing facility, hospice center, or at home ... caring for your loved one at home, you may want to explore other care choices at this time. These

preparing foods in a healthful way, whether you have diabetes or not. “I always enjoyed cooking, but ... now it's a little different when you really look at the carbohydrates and the sodium and really

*Hospice Care Dyspnea ... the oxygen unit is turned off when it's not in use. And be sure to keep a fire extinguisher in the ... house. Don't let anyone smoke in your home. Smoking inside a home while supplemental oxygen is in use ... 41127;Hospice: understanding and caring for dyspnea;dyspnea, dying

during your at-home recovery. Preventing Falls at Home While recovering in the hospital you took ... added care to prevent falls in order to recover and heal safely. Once you are at home, it is ... bathtub;fall prevention;falling;handrails;home;house;lifting;light;pets;riser;rug;safe;showering;stairs;toilet;treads;trip;urinal;WN01815_eng

mouth or help with bathing. Hospice care is given during the last stages of a terminal illness ... you want CPR if your heart stops while you’re a patient in a hospital or nursing home? If not, talk ... ;cardiopulmonary resuscitation;mechanical ventilation;sustaining life care;feeding tube;hospice care;total

that can help you be a successful long-term loser. Exercise and Eat Smart to Keep the Weight Off ... restrict your portion sizes, use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate when dining at home. When dining ... losing weight;eat smart;healthful eating habits;successful dieters;exercise program;exercise;2558

*Oxygen Safety at Home ... use. Do  have a fire extinguisher nearby. Make sure you and others in your home know how to ... :  Don’t  smoke. Don’t let others smoke near you. Post a No Smoking sign in your home. Don’t

off. Cooking Keep food simple, easy, and nutritious. You don’t have to make a big meal every ... keep your household running smoothly. Tips for Working Parents: Saving Time at Home You may ... 84606;tips for working parents: saving time at home;working parents, saving time at home;parents ... , working, saving time at home;parenting, working, saving time at home;time management

your provider or of a hospital, nursing home, or hospice program where you receive care Some ... A durable power of attorney for health care is only as good as the person you name to be your ... choosing an agent;designating a power of attorney;durable power of attorney;health care power of

*Healthy Cooking ... goal to taste at least one new fruit or vegetable a month. Get ethnic. Look for recipes from other ... You don't have to go to cooking school to be a creative cook. Try these tips for creative ... 85099;creative, healthy cooking;healthy cooking

your home a “smoke-free zone.” Make a list of all you can smell, taste, and do better since you quit ... aware of signs that warn of a slip. Make your success stronger Get busy and build on your early