by Community Spotlight | Nov 18, 2021 | Community Spotlight, Palliative Care
The Problem Today in America we see the population is getting older and sicker. More and more Americans are facing life-threatening illnesses as they age, or sadly even in their youth. Palliative care has grown to meet the complex needs of this population and their...
by Community Spotlight | Nov 11, 2021 | Community Spotlight, Palliative Care
3 Life Extending Effects of Palliative Care Does palliative care extend life? First, we must define “life”. Are we talking about life expectancy or quality of life? Palliative care certainly improves a disabled person’s quality of life. But can it extend...
by Becky Oakley | Sep 24, 2021 | Palliative Care
Some conversations are hard because the topic is challenging. Some conversations are hard because words mean different things to different people. Some conversations are hard because the message is impactful, and word choice is particularly crucial while clarity is...
by Becky Oakley | Sep 24, 2021 | Palliative Care
It may prove difficult to understand or wrap our minds around what the term ‘medically complex child’ represents. How many diagnoses do they have? How many body systems are involved? How many specialists does the patient see? Studies show that children with...
by Becky Oakley | Sep 13, 2021 | Palliative Care
How does illness impact happiness? Kids with life-altering diagnoses have bodies that do not function as we think or wish they would. And yet, it’s the only body they will ever have. Their body is what got them here and certainly what keeps them here with us each...
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