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Post 34: Should We Tell Mom About Her Diagnosis? - Two Questions to Consider

"When you go in to talk to him, don't use the 'H' word." "The 'H' word?" I asked as I quickly thought of every profanity in my...

(We all experience denial at various points in our lives. Some moments may be short lived - the shock and disbelief in witnessing a...

Sometimes during a palliative care visit (read Post 1: What Exactly Does a Palliative Care Specialist Do?), I am asked, "Do you have...

Are you the designated family member responsible for communicating with your loved one's healthcare providers [read Post 4: Eleven Common...

When a person says, "It's all bad news! I turn off the TV so I don't have to listen," others tend to nod their heads in understanding....