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resuscitate, autopsy, organ donation, palliative hospice care, and funeral arrangements. For ... , families think they want to be at home and then find the hospital to be more comfortable. Some ... P03045;children and dying process;decisions and dying process;child dying decisions;right to refuse ... ;organ donation;funeral arrangements;palliative hospice care

journey. This means pain relief, comfort, counseling, and other services. When receiving hospice care ... quality of life. Many people choose more than 1 of these options. Talk with your loved one’s

*Grief and Loss ... , resolve family concerns, reflect on a loved one's life and accomplishments, and express gratitude. It ... in the company of the bereaved. They, too, are thinking about their loved one. It's acceptable and

*Hospice Care Dyspnea ... breathing difficult and uncomfortable. Read on to learn more. Hospice: Understanding and ... ? The main goal of treatment is to help the person breathe more comfortably. To do this, medicines and ... 41127;Hospice: understanding and caring for dyspnea;dyspnea, dying

Hospice Care: Decisions to Make ... . They should listen and help sort through these issues. Hospice Care: Planning When a person is ... are not. Family and friends may also be more open or less open to talking about these issues. Talking ... terminally ill;spiritual and ethical decisions for the terminally ill;23506-1

home. It can also be offered at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Hospice care ... comfort, resources, and support for end-of-life situations. Hospice care can occur at home, in hospitals

ask for more discussion with the person and their loved ones.  More discussion is often needed ... the hospital more comfortable. Other families may choose to be in the hospital and then find that ... order;autopsy decisions;palliative hospice care;right to refuse treatment

understand next steps and find counseling, financial support, and other community resources. They may also ... clergy who can support a patient's spiritual needs. Dietitians.  Cancer and treatment can make it

. Give yourself more time than usual to get things done, since you may be distracted. Don't be afraid ... from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization offers information about coping with loss

more. They spend most of the day in bed. Losing weight. They lose muscle mass and burn ... services. The hospice care team can visit your loved one, teach you how to care for them, and

. Those who care about you really do want to help. Bereavement and depression Over time, after a ... social events Sleeping less or more than normal Having a big rise or fall in appetite or weight ... ;patient information for caregiver;Senior Health;help for caregivers;tips for caregivers;hospice care ... ;in home care;in-home care;support for caregiver;support for caregivers;care;coping tips for the caregiver;coping tips;caregiver stress;bereavement

healthcare provider can help you think more clearly about options you might want--and not want--at ... long-term and serious conditions. Hospice representatives. These providers offer end-of-life

healthcare providers, skilled nurses, and therapists are on site to help with care. Hospice care ... . Hospice care focuses on ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life in the time your loved one

done to keep you alive longer. Hospice care is comfort care. It might provide food and fluids by ... possible benefits and risks of treatments. Life Support If you understand how specific ... ;cardiopulmonary resuscitation;mechanical ventilation;sustaining life care;feeding tube;hospice care;total ... Medical Power;Medical Power of Attorney;Power of Attorney;death and dying rights;end of life choices, end of life treatment choices

case, the treatments may be too much of a burden on your body. They may cause more harm than good. They ... enhance my comfort and quality of life? Or will they cause more problems? Consider your own

people, including more than 125,000 serious eye injuries caused by household products, and nearly 30,000 ... furnishing and home fixtures have no sharp edges. Install lights and handrails to improve safety on

your menu. Shoot for quality, not quantity. You don’t need more food than your family and guests will ... to cook for dinner. It will likely come with directions and a pop-up timer, but here are the basics ... turkey breast;light;healthy;Thanksgiving dinner;20757

want to hire a hospice care team that can visit your loved one, teach you how to care for them, and ... that case, your loved one will stop testing and treatment. The focus will turn to giving your

more than once. However, each step helps with the healing process. Grief is often described in these ... . Sibling and peer bereavement The impact of a child's death on their siblings is important to address ... child death;bereavement;grieving;grief;stages of grief;terminal illness child;p03048

agent. If this person knows your treatment wishes and is willing to carry them out, you’ll ... your agent. Your agent is the person you have chosen to speak and make decisions on your behalf. If ... directives;advanced medical directive;Advance Directives;Advance Directive;Contract;Wills;living will;death and dying rights