End-of-life

How to Communicate with Someone Who Can No Longer Speak

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

Becoming a family caregiver is often something that either happens very suddenly or slowly sneaks up on a person. When a loved...

One of the positive parts of being a family caregiver is the opportunity for emotional growth. We can develop increased compassion, patience,...

Dear Carol: I want so badly to help my mom have as good a life as possible during her last years, yet...

For many, music from certain eras can bring back memories of better times. For others, music soothes anxiety or gets them pumped...

Many people have heard of hospice care but they mistakenly think that it’s just a way to help cancer patients be more...

“Carol!” The hospice nurse’s voice was quiet but urgent. I instinctively knew what was happening. She had been shifting Dad’s position so...

Dr. Gross’ newest book, “The Only Way Out is Through: A Ten-Step Journey from Grief to Wholeness,” is for everyone who experiences the often...

Dear Carol: My siblings and I are at odds over how to help our 80-year-old mom during her last weeks of life....

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