Palliative care

Why People Are Ashamed When They Secretly Wish Their Suffering Loved One Could Die

Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...

Calling in hospice for the care of an elderly parent or other a loved one means you need to come to terms,...

Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking...

Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...

When the paperwork was finally signed to get hospice care for my dad, I was grateful. There would now be a routine...

Dear Carol: My mom has advanced lung disease as well as late-stage Alzheimer’s. We know that there are no cures for either of...

A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “...

Years ago, I stumbled upon a video that remains vivid in my mind. In it, an elderly couple who had spent a...

Dear Carol: After caring for my mom for years, I moved her to memory care due to her dementia. At 93, she...

November is a month of awareness and Egosan is eager to be part of these celebrations. So, let’s begin by letting you...