If a loved one has experienced a life-altering accident, is diagnosed with a terminal illness, mental illness, or disability, or if COVID-19 has ushered in its own set of challenges, more individuals may find they need to take on the role of family caregiver.
Read MoreThis guide works to highlight the ways in which grieving an overdose victim may be particularly unique, and offers assistance and resources in managing that process.
Read MoreUnderstanding the types of grief and where you may lie on the spectrum of bereavement response is essential for your health maintenance.
Read MoreIn the medical setting, a healthcare proxy (HCP) is an agent that a patient can appoint to make healthcare decisions on their behalf.
Read MoreHow do you know if you or your loved one are covered for COVID-19 health issues in your employer’s workers’ compensation policy? Find out here.
Read MoreAlthough death is a universally shared experience, it generally doesn’t rank well on the list of popular discussion topics.
Read MoreSkilled nursing is high-level medical care that can only be provided by a licensed clinician or therapist at a patient’s home or in a facility.
Read MoreDeciding which long-term care services are best suited for us depends on having a knowledge of those services, as well as a willingness and ability to pay for them.
Read MoreWhether someone is looking to move in the near term or researching options ahead of time, they can find an overview of types of long-term care facilities, as well as factors to consider in choosing them, here.
Read MoreThere is no one correct way to mourn your loss, though each approach will lead to healing.
Read MoreThis piece aims to demystify living trusts and examine both their advantages and their disadvantages.
Read MoreIf a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, end-of-life preparations become all the more important, serving as a guide for one’s preferences and a voice of reason down the road.
Read MoreIt’s a conversation one must have eventually, but first, there are a few things the adult must understand about children and their ability to process emotions.
Read MoreMany individuals who need long-term care services may face the dilemma of having too much income and/or assets to qualify for Medicaid. However, they may also run out of money trying to pay for the services out of pocket.
Read MoreHere is a guide to help you identify resources available to you when you or a loved one no longer needs durable medical equipment, supplies, or medications.
Read MoreWith the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing and the future unclear, deciding on housing and care for aging loved ones has never been more difficult.
Read MoreHave you heard of the saying “talk less, listen more?” To a grieving loved one, this phrase can be the greatest gift they didn’t know they needed.
Read MoreThis article aims to introduce and demystify hospice and palliative care so that those with life-threatening illnesses are aware of the various alternatives to disease-based therapies.
Read MoreThere are alternative ways to process grief and celebrate life during quarantine and with social distancing.
Read MoreHealing from a loss is truly a process: grieving and mourning are steps in the journey towards recovery.
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