No matter how prepared you may think you are, long-term care and end-of-life care require a massive investment of money that may be spread out over months or even years….
Caregiving Moments
Difficult Decisions: What to Do After a Terminal Diagnosis
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Being diagnosed with a terminal illness changes everything in an instant. Priorities immediately shift, questions about insurance and your estate arise, and final dispositions must be made for end-of-life care…
Caregiving Moments
What You May Not Know About Mesothelioma
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Healthy Lung Month, observed each October, reminds us how important our lung health is and how lung diseases affect millions of Americans. For those with mesothelioma, October means something extra…
Bereavement
Grandma
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A few months ago, my spouse and I sat around a table with my entire family and announced a new member soon to arrive. The energy in the room was…
Clinical Perspectives
“Give me the words, and show me what I need to do.”
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On the day Avery Neill died, Shelly Wenzel helped Emily Neill wrap the girl in a blanket. She held Avery and Emily for a long time. “I want you to…
Caregiving Moments
Paying for Long-Term Care When Living Alone Isn’t an Option
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Realizing it’s no longer safe to live independently is one of the hardest parts of growing older. It’s even harder if you can’t afford to pay for the care…
Caregiving Moments
COMPASSION = COMmunicate + PASSION
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TL staff recently had the privilege to hear from the husband of a hospice patient we served a few years ago. Many thanks to Don W. for his kind words…
Bereavement
Tips for Helping Kids Transition Back to School after a Death Has Occurred
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It’s typical for parents and caregivers to feel apprehension about kids heading back to school after they’ve experienced the death of someone they love. After all, the lazy days of…
Clinical Perspectives
“Nothing is guaranteed”
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“Nothing is guaranteed.” Kelly said it, and she believes it with all her heart. But what Kelly does with this belief is pretty amazing. Since a diagnosis of stage 1B1…
The Volunteer Perspective
“I did what my country asked me to do”
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Master Sergeant John Y., United States Marine Corps veteran was honored on July 15, 2018, with a “We Honor Veterans” ceremony held at the American Legion Post 116 in Fuquay-Varina. Paul…
