Being a caregiver can take many forms. May it be an elderly parent, a disabled relative, or a child experiencing…
Clinical Perspectives
Hospice: Sprint Versus Marathon
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As I approach my one-year anniversary of the greatest job I have ever had, I’ve found myself thinking more about…
Caregiving Moments
Ten Tips for Family Caregivers
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A version of this post appeared January 21, 2015. We’ve refreshed and updated the content to offer additional support to…
Caregiving Moments
How to Be an Effective Caregiver
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It only took one diagnosis for my life to be completely altered. The first time I heard that my father was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy I knew immediately that…
Caregiving Moments
Why I gave up my manufacturing industry career to work in home-based care
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Sixteen years ago, I lost someone very close to me, a man who was like a father. When he was diagnosed with cancer, his disease was so advanced doctors couldn’t…
Caregiving Moments
Your Guide to Paying for Alzheimer’s Disease Care
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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…
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…
