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May 2023

What’s the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?

Dementia is a general term for diseases that affect cognitive function, while Alzheimer’s is a specific disorder and the most common form of dementia….

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May 2023

What Is Comfort Care? Definition and FAQs

Comfort care is a specialized form of care that aims to relieve pain, maximize comfort, and improve quality of life at the end of…

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April 2023

Signs of Dying from Esophageal Cancer

Signs of dying from esophageal cancer can look different for everyone but can include difficulty swallowing and speaking, severe chest pain, and chronic…

Terminal Illnesses

April 2023

What Are the Symptoms of End Stage Lymphoma?

Symptoms of dying from lymphoma vary from person to person but generally include fatigue, loss of appetite, severe pain, confusion, and breathing troubles….

Terminal Illnesses

April 2023

What Is the Main Cause of Death from Multiple Myeloma?

Many people with multiple myeloma die from the complications associated with the disease, including kidney failure and infections like pneumonia or sepsis….

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Terminal Illnesses

March 2023

What Are the Four Stages of Congestive Heart Failure?

Congestive heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart doesn’t beat as well as it should. See the four stages of congestive…

Care At Home

February 2023

The 5 Stages of Palliative Care, Plus Additional Details to Know

From information gathering to bereavement, learn about the 5 stages of palliative care, and how to navigate them….

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February 2023

When should someone be offered palliative care?

Comfort care is a specialized type of care focused on alleviating pain, maximizing comfort, and enhancing quality of life in people with a terminal…

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January 2023

Caring for a Loved One with Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. If someone you love receives a cardiovascular disease diagnosis, it can become…

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January 2023

Caring for a Loved One with Cancer

Learn how to provide compassionate cancer care for a loved one while safeguarding your own well-being. Find support and practical advice for families facing…

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January 2023

Caring for a Loved One with Kidney Disease

Discover support for chronic kidney disease caregivers. Explore home care options and lighten the burden of CKD and ESRD care….

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January 2023

Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

Whether you’re seeking Alzheimer’s care for a parent or caring for dementia in a beloved sibling, the road is long and difficult, but it’s…

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