If your loved has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, you may have heard the term 'hospice' mentioned. You're probably wondering, "What is Hospice?" Hospice is for Patients Diagnosed with Less Than Six Months to Live Hospice care is a special type of care a patient can receive when they are terminally ill. Hospice services are intended for when a patient has been given six months or less to live. So just what is hospice care? Hospice … [Read more...]
Coping with a Terminal Illness
Unfortunately, every day all around the world people are diagnosed with some kind of terminal illness. This is always tragic, and sometimes it can be too much to handle. Many people, whether they are the ones diagnosed with the terminal illness or the family of that person, are looking for a way to make this process a little easier, and happier. Having a terminal illness can seem like a nightmare: people feel like there’s no way it can really be … [Read more...]
Depression and How It Affects You
Depression: (noun) defined as severe despondency and dejection, typically felt over a period of time and accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy. Getting older brings on many changes including: retirement, death of a spouse, loved ones or friends, decreased activity and increased isolation, medical problems and limitations. One of these or any combination can lead to depression and prevent enjoying life like you used to. Its … [Read more...]
