Morphine is often used at the end of life for several important reasons in the context of palliative and hospice care: 👉𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 “𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲” 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 HERE.)👈 1. Pain Management:Morphine is a powerful opioid analgesic that effectively alleviates pain. At the end of…… Continue reading Why Morphine is Used at End of Life
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The Silent Struggle of Caregivers
Caring for a loved one is a noble and compassionate endeavor, but it often comes with a silent companion—emotional exhaustion. Here are 10 doable self-care ideas for the caregiver: 1. Respite Time: Arrange for regular breaks to recharge. Whether it’s a short walk, reading a book, or enjoying a cup of tea, taking moments for…… Continue reading The Silent Struggle of Caregivers
6 Important Things to Know When Someone is Grieving
Grief is brutal; everyone goes through the process in their own way and only within their own time frame. We also grieve much differently depending on the relationship. Whether it is you who is grieving, or someone you know, afford them the time to grieve on their own and in their own way.
4 Things Everyone Should Learn About Dying
It is sad to know people are diagnosed with a terminal illness every day, and most don’t understand what will happen to their mind and body as they die. Just as bad is that most of their loved ones or caregivers also have no idea what to expect. We need to do better in getting…… Continue reading 4 Things Everyone Should Learn About Dying
Why You Need a Death Doula
While much of the world has an intimate approach concerning care during severe illness and dying, Western cultures are nearly the opposite. You see, for the last century, we have segregated our old, our ill, and our dying. Other than seeing our friends or family in a casket at a funeral home, that’s about as…… Continue reading Why You Need a Death Doula
An Open Letter To Those Helping Me Grieve
“If you simply cannot understand why someone is grieving so much, for so long, then consider yourself fortunate.” DR. JOANNE CACCIATORE Grief isn’t a one-size-fits-all type of thing. We all experience it differently. And we all experience it differently at different times. The way we experience grief is kind of like skydiving. Only the person…… Continue reading An Open Letter To Those Helping Me Grieve
How to Create Your Own Sacred Space
Creating a special, sacred space for yourself will help you to expand your sense of wonder and appreciation for life.Your sacred space is a place where you can push pause and do a little reflection or it can be a place where you can take a few breaths in peace and quiet while going about…… Continue reading How to Create Your Own Sacred Space
Things to Consider When First Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness
You’ve been diagnosed with a terminal illness. I am very sorry. There is no right or wrong way to handle this experience. Time seems to stand still when you first hear the diagnosis. Everyone handles it differently. Some people push it away, some cry, some are angry; some are silent, some get scared, and some…… Continue reading Things to Consider When First Diagnosed with a Terminal Illness
15 Signs from Deceased Loved Ones
The night my dying husband had a conversation with his deceased brother in my living room was the night I found the first feather. Shane was dying from a very aggressive cancer. He was receiving visits near the end of his life from his mother and brother who passed away before him. It was quite…… Continue reading 15 Signs from Deceased Loved Ones
How Death and Funerals Have Changed in the U.S.
Up until the Civil War era in the United States, we used to hold our funerals in our homes.When we knew our loved ones were dying, it was common practice to remain with them. The family would nurse them by day and neighbors would “sit up” with them during the night. (They could alert family…… Continue reading How Death and Funerals Have Changed in the U.S.