WHAT IF?

What have I done? As if I was the only one that had anything to do with it. The diagnosis was Stage 1A lung cancer; the prescribed treatment was to remove the center lobe of the right side and in a few months go back and remove a few little pieces on the left side....

Final Resting Vessels – What Are Some Options?

What are the options for a final resting vessel to hold loved one’s ashes? Deciding on a final resting place or vessel for your loved one is a difficult but necessary decision that everyone faces in their lives. This is a brief guide to help you decide on a...

Aspartame – Could It Be A Hidden Danger?

I recently joined one of my dear friends for lunch where we spent most of the time talking about the health problems that she and her family were experiencing: chronic headaches, dizziness, drowsiness and decreased vision. They had sought the help of several...

5 Signs You’re An Amazing Caregiver

Sometimes, those who are caring for a loved one or an elderly relative are plagued by feelings of inadequacy. When you are looking after someone who is struggling, you might ask yourself if you are doing the right things to help or you might ask yourself if...

Palliative Care Can Help Patients and Caregivers During Any Stage of a Serious Illness

Palliative care provides a wide range of services that help patients and their families manage pain, treatment side effects, disease symptoms and stress. The goal is to help patients gain the emotional and physical strength to carry on with their daily life and better...

Spouse or Caregiver?

Husband? Wife? Caregiver?  When we take our vows, “In sickness and in health,” how often do we really consider the implications? There a no guarantees or caveats offered when we marry. A perfectly healthy spouse one day, can become a person who needs constant care the...