Confronting Fears with a Terminal Diagnosis

Confronting fears amidst a terminal diagnosis may seem daunting, but it holds profound benefits. Not only for individuals facing this challenging journey, but also those grieving from a loss.ย  First, let’s look at how confronting our fears can help those with a terminal diagnosis: Empowerment Through Acceptance:   Accepting the reality empowers individuals to shape their…… Continue reading Confronting Fears with a Terminal Diagnosis

How to Balance Hope and Realistic Expectation

Balancing hope and realistic expectations when diagnosed with a terminal illness is a delicate and personal process. Here are some strategies to navigate this challenging situation: Open Communication:   Talk to Healthcare Providers: Engage in open and honest conversations with healthcare providers. Understand the prognosis, potential treatments, and the expected trajectory of the illness. Insist on…… Continue reading How to Balance Hope and Realistic Expectation

Caregivers: How to Navigate the Waves of Helplessness

Witnessing a loved one’s decline from a terminal illness can be an overwhelming journey. Here are six tips to navigate the waves of helplessness with compassion:  1. Embrace Your Feelings: It’s okay to feel helpless. Allow yourself to experience the full range of emotions without judgment. Embracing vulnerability is a courageous step in the healing…… Continue reading Caregivers: How to Navigate the Waves of Helplessness

How to Help a Child Cope when a Loved One is Terminally Ill

Coping with the impact of a loved one’s terminal illness on children in the family requires a delicate and supportive approach: 1. Open Communication:    – Honesty: Be honest with children in an age-appropriate manner about the situation. Use simple language and answer their questions with sensitivity.    – Encourage Expression: Create a safe space…… Continue reading How to Help a Child Cope when a Loved One is Terminally Ill

Being Honest is NOT Giving UP!

Being honest with your diagnosis when facing a terminal illness is crucial for several reasons: 1. Effective Communication: ย Understanding the Reality: Being honest allows both the individual and their loved ones to understand the gravity of the situation. It provides clarity and avoids misunderstandings. 2. Emotional Connection: Building Trust: Openness fosters trust among family members…… Continue reading Being Honest is NOT Giving UP!

Why Morphine is Used at End of Life

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Morphine is often used at the end of life for several important reasons in the context of palliative and hospice care: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฝ๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ “๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ” ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ-๐—ผ๐—ณ-๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ (๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป HERE.)๐Ÿ‘ˆ 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

Coping with Loss Over the Holidays

Don’t be afraid to express your grief.It will make you feel better to talk about your loved one and your loss. Spend time with people who will listen and who understand how you feel. Sometimes people might feel inhibited to speak of your loved one out of fear that it might sadden you. Start the…… Continue reading Coping with Loss Over the Holidays

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

No One Dies Alone: A Beautiful End of Life Program

NODA โ€“ โ€œNo One Dies Aloneโ€ is a program founded in 2001 by Sandra Clarke, an intensive care nurse at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene, Oregon. She noticed there was no continuous support system in place for terminal patients without family or friends.Patients near death are paired with compassionate care volunteers who sit with…… Continue reading No One Dies Alone: A Beautiful End of Life Program

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