Post 74: “Maybe It’s Time to Let Go Of Some Medicines” or Why Your Doctor Might Deprescribe
If we have always equated taking medications with protecting our health – “Take your blood pressure pills. It’ll decrease your risk of...
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Jeanne Lee
Post 62: "My Husband Returned from the Hospital Confused! Will He Get Better?" - 4 Considerations
When I used to do home palliative care visits (read Post 1: What Exactly Does a Palliative Care Specialist Do?), I would often see...
Jeanne Lee
Post 45: How Can I Encourage My Loved One to Eat? - 8 Tips to Consider
There is more to eating than what someone ingests. Eating is important for obtaining nutrition, and eating usually also holds strong...
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Post 35: Grieving Loss (and Change) That is About to Come - Six Coping Suggestions
"The doctor said months. What am I supposed to do with months?! I won't get to be a part of my children's stories. I won't get to meet my...
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Post 31: Three Common Misconceptions about Opioid "Pain Pills"
"I wish this pain would just go away. I can hardly stand up to walk to the bathroom." "What have you tried for pain relief?" "I take a...
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Post 30: How to Make the Most of Every Day Even With Fatigue - The Five P's
"The worst thing is the fatigue. I have no energy to do anything!" Mr. Q exclaims, "I used to play baseball. Last year I was driving and...