Palliative care

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Mother’s Decision to Refuse Potential Dialysis Worries Daughter

Dear Carol: I moved my 76-year-old mother in with me after her early memory loss diagnosis. Mom has multiple health problems, but...

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Breaking the News That a Loved One is Going on Hospice Care

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

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Confusion About Palliative Services Vs. Hospice Care Is Understandable

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

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Admitting Loved One to Hospice Is Emotional, but Understanding Process Helps

Dear Carol: I’m crushed and uncertain how to move forward. My wife, 74, has spent years battling cancer with some success and...

November Rocks! Celebrate Alzheimer’s, Palliative and Hospice Care, and Family Caregivers Awareness

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