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Caregiving and End of Life

Follow this advice when facing a serious or terminal illness or helping someone through it.

Caregivers Need Help Too

Learn how to get the support you need as a caregiver.

Living with Death

Guidance for understanding, accepting and talking about death.

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    Make caregiving less stressful and more sustainable with practical strategies and communication skills.

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    Learn how palliative care and hospice help you manage symptoms to live each day to the fullest.

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    Advance Healthcare Directives

    Ensure doctors and family members can follow your healthcare wishes if you are ever unable to speak for yourself.

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    My husband had triple bypass open heart surgery with a terrific outcome. Since his heart attack, I'm not sleeping well. My doctor prescribed sleeping pills which I don't take in case he needs me. What can I do to feel more confident that he's doing ok?

    To The Caring Wife,Your concern is not uncommon among the over 1000 bypass surgeries I've followed through in the past 30 some years. By the time your husband leaves the hospital, he should be able to get in an... continue reading  about  My husband had triple bypass open heart surgery with a terrific outcome. Since his heart attack, I'm not sleeping well. My doctor prescribed sleeping pills which I don't take in case he needs me. What can I do to feel more confident that he's doing ok?

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    Robert E. Napoles, M.D.

    Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

    My father has cancer and we think it may be time to find out about hospice services. What questions should we ask?

    It is important to understand how hospice care provides medical and support services for patients with a terminal illness. The decision to begin hospice care is based on many factors, including the state of you... continue reading  about  My father has cancer and we think it may be time to find out about hospice services. What questions should we ask?

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    Daniel Becker, M.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Group

    My mom died a few months ago and dad isn't taking it well. He's lost interest in food, socializing, is not sleeping well, and has guilt about "unfinished business" in their relationship. How can I tell the difference between natural grief and depression?

    I am sorry to hear of your recent loss. The relationship between grief and depression is a complex one. The response to any significant loss (including bereavement) may involve intense sadness, changes in sleep... continue reading  about  My mom died a few months ago and dad isn't taking it well. He's lost interest in food, socializing, is not sleeping well, and has guilt about "unfinished business" in their relationship. How can I tell the difference between natural grief and depression?

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    Robert Telfer, M.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    I'm concerned that my 75-year-old mother may be showing signs of early Alzheimer's. Can you tell me what I should look for and what steps we should take?

    The diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in its early stages is often difficult, especially for a physician or healthcare provider who is unfamiliar with the patient. It is helpful to see the patient more than once... continue reading  about  I'm concerned that my 75-year-old mother may be showing signs of early Alzheimer's. Can you tell me what I should look for and what steps we should take?

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