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Dementia Communication Strategies: Talking When Talking Doesn’t Work
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily […]
Enjoying the Golden Years with Our Loved Ones
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) The clear lake water laps gently against the dock where you and your father stand in silence. He gazes across the water toward the setting sun. He appears deep in thought. “A beautiful, golden sunset to kick off my golden years,” he says. You smile. It’s a […]
What is Power of Attorney?
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Your dad has struggled these last few months. His health on the decline — quicker than anyone anticipated — has sewn confusion, aggravation and dismay throughout the family. Who has power of attorney? What can they do? What can’t they do? His memory began taking the biggest […]
Death Doulas: Compassionate End of Life Care
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Death doulas deliver compassionate care at end of life. They’re non-medical professionals known by many names: death coaches, soul midwives, transition guides and end-of-life coaches, among others. Much like birthing doulas ensure care and support to families as babies say hello to the world, death doulas provide […]
Don’t Wait for Important Conversations About Hospice
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) No one wants to envision their dying moments. No one wants to picture a loved one dying, either. But death is a part of life, and it’s important to have important conversations about hospice before it’s too late. Hospice can deliver comfort and peace of mind. Pre-planning […]
What are the Benefits of Hospice Care?
Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) We always hope the end is comfortable — for ourselves and our loved ones. But life (and death) sometimes bring circumstances beyond our understanding or control. That’s where hospice comes in. It provides comfort and dignity to a dying person, family and friends. Death can be a […]