The real meaning — and services — of hospice care
Myth: Hospice hastens death. Fact: When utilized earlier in the disease and dying process, hospice services often prolong and almost always significantly improve quality of life. One of the most valuable and often underutilized resources Medicare offers is Hospice...
What are your rights vs your responsibilities as a partner?
Doris and Jim have been married 32 years. They have shared the ups and downs life serves up. Currently Jim is extremely frustrated that Doris won’t comply with her doctor’s recommended diet for her health. As a result of her refusal, Doris needs home health care to...
Take it Easy with these three exercises for regulating your nervous system
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy Lighten up while you still can Don’t even try to understand Just find a place to make your stand, and take it easy The Eagles sure nailed it with this hit. Janet’s son lives on the street. For years she’s tried to...
Heightened Sustained Stress from Toxic Relationships can Cause Disease
Janet’s son lives on the street. For years she has tried to get him into treatment for his alcoholism and mental health problems. She pleads for him to come home. Some of her family members judge her harshly and want her to give up on her boy, as they see him as a...