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. Parents of cancer survivors understand what a precious gift life is. Use that information to make each day ... -term plan. Even though cancer-free, your child will need follow-up care throughout life to look for

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... life with kidney failure. Read on to learn more. Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney ... Failure Kidney failure and its treatment will mean changes in your daily life. Whatever changes you ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

When a Child is Dying: Their Physical Needs ... comfort as possible. The change from curing to caring means providing comfort to the child with the ... know where they are if awakened and confused. A clock is also helpful for older children who can tell ... dying child;child death;P03051;end-of-life, child

restrictions on our social lives. Staying Socially Connected When You Have to Physically ... creatures, we often seek human interaction. But the pandemic has put some serious restrictions on our

becomes part of the mix, it gets even more complicated. October 2023 Living a Balanced Life During ... following a self-care regimen can take up a lot of your time. Adding to the challenge, you may have less

Understanding Hospice Care ... are turning to hospice care. Hospice is not just for elderly adults or people with cancer. People ... no cure. The focus is on caring and helping control pain and other symptoms caused by disease

*Life After Cancer ... Life After Surviving Cancer ... to life after cancer.  What is cancer survivorship?  A cancer survivor is anyone who has ever ... people who care about you learn to adapt to the “new normal” that comes with cancer.  What is a

About The StayWell Company, LLC and Krames LLC The StayWell Company, LLC (“STAYWELL”) is a ... subsidiary of WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company.   About StayWell STAYWELL is a health

? In 3-year-olds, growth is still slow compared with the first year. Most children have become ... following is the average for 3-year-olds: Weight. Average gain of about 4 to 6 pounds per year

Being organized is a trait most anyone would want to have. Staying on top of your schedule and tasks ... list that includes realistic, actionable goals. Be specific: “Walk for 15 minutes” is better than

What is Elder Care? ... variety of issues. Read on to learn more. Elder Care What is elder care? Elder care ... . The responsibilities of those who provide care for them increase, too. What is involved in ... elder care;elder care statistic;elder care facility;assisted living facility;residential care facility;skilled nursing facility;P00600

for adults. This person is also known as a primary care provider (PCP). A PCP can diagnose and ... parent or guardian join you. Know your s urvivorship care plan A survivorship care plan is ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

thoughts, procedures, and pain. Distraction as a Complementary Therapy for Cancer What is ... Stories Relaxation therapy Virtual reality and computer games There are also many activities

spiritual services. This sheet tells you more about hospice. It may help you decide if this care is right ... for you or your loved one. The goals of hospice Hospice is a special type of care for people ... 41109;What is hospice?;Hospice;life-limiting illness;terminal illness

advanced for more treatment. If you’ve recently been told that your cancer is life limiting, you’re ... Discussing your end-of-life care with loved ones Expressing your wishes for a funeral or memorial ... advanced cancer;terminal cancer;life-limiting cancer;16132

*Palliative Care ... Palliative care is a way to improve quality of life for a person who's being treated for a ... illness. What Is Palliative Care? Palliative care is a way to improve quality of life for ... 41111;What is Palliative Care?;Palliative Care;palliation;comfort care;serious illness

your life you’ve probably tried to eat healthier. But why is it so challenging? The answer lies in ... Changing our eating behaviors can be challenging. Learn how making just one change can add to a

Hospice is made up of a team of caregivers who specialize in end-of-life care. This team ... is to help terminally ill people and their families cope with the end of life. Hospice care is done ... hospice care;palliative care;legal and ethical issues with hospice care;23505-1

When Kids are in Intensive Care ... Intensive care is needed for children who have had certain types of major surgery: heart ... operations, organ transplants, or neurosurgery. Intensive Care for Children What is intensive ... intensive care;intensive care surgery;intensive care unit;icu;children;NICU;P03021;PICU

Hospice Care: Decisions to Make ... . They should listen and help sort through these issues. Hospice Care: Planning When a person is ... life, illness, and coming death. This is a difficult journey that may lead the person down many