Today is #NationalHealthCareDecisionDay.
#PalliativeCare specialists will help you make #healthcare decisions that fit YOUR priorities and goals.
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Expanding access to palliative care for patients with advanced liver disease
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#PalliativeCare Shows Benefits Specific to Those Living with #Parkinson’s AND Their #Caregivers.
More information and resources here -> getpalliativecare.org/do-you-need-...
Trump administration has failed aging adults, senator asserts in report
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While it’s normal to have days when you’re feeling blue, if these feelings stick around you’re having trouble sleeping or eating, or you’re not enjoying hobbies the way you normally do, something is wrong. Palliative care can help
#StressAwarenessMonth
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Watch this free on-demand presentation, brought to you by the American Parkinson Disease Association, to learn about how palliative care can help you or a loved one living with #Parkinsons
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Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we would like to recognize, honor and thank all of the incredible #women in #healthcare and women in #caregiver roles, on the front lines every day keeping us healthy, safe and saving lives.
Thank you!
On #ValentinesDay we are so happy to share the wonderful story of Barbara and Laren. This is a story about finding a sense of control amidst an uncertain future. This is a story about doing everything you can for the ones you love.
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Check out our special podcast & article on how #PalliativeCare helps people living w/ #Alzheimers or #dementia, along what good care for both looks like.
@alzassociation.bsky.social
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How #PalliativeCare Helps You Live Well with Serious #Lung Disease
This is Betsy's #podcast -> getpalliativecare.org/a-quality-li...
A Quality Life: After Diagnosis
Here are the facts about the 5 ways #PalliativeCare can support you at diagnosis (along with a podcast with more information)
Remember ... palliative care is appropriate at ANY stage of an illness.
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Mount Sinai Seeks to Develop National #Caregiver Support Framework
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Looking for a motivational way to kick off the #NewYear? Check out our #podcasts - stories of patients and families living well with serious #illness. They found a way to regain quality of life. You can too.
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Considering #PalliativeCare? Four Simple Ways to Get Started.
1. Talk to Your Doctor & Ask for a Referral
2. Find a Palliative Care Provider
3. Schedule an Appointment
4. Prepare For and Attend Your Appointment
Our new blog explains the how to's of each
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It's #FactFriday and #DidYouKnow ...
#PalliativeCare helps patients avoid #emergencyroom visits.
They're less likely to spend time in #intensivecare units; and they report greater satisfaction with #healthcare and higher spiritual well-being.
#PalliativeCare helps patients avoid #emergencyroom visits.
They're less likely to spend time in #intensivecare units; and they report greater satisfaction with #healthcare and higher spiritual well-being.
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Some nonprofits help offset costs for people living with serious illness. They all understand the stress and day-to-day needs of patients and loved ones. Their goal is improving quality of life by reducing financial strain.
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Richard has lived with #HIV/AIDS for over 40 years and anal cancer for 33. he didn’t want to go through more surgeries or procedures, but still had chronic, uncomfortable symptoms. That’s when his primary care doctor connected him with palliative care
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#PalliativeCare may improve quality of life for stroke survivors and their family members, says
@American_Heart in their recent scientific statement.
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If you’re living with #HIV / #AIDS, #palliativecare can help manage your symptoms and treatment side effects. These include pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, depression, anxiety, nausea, and vomiting.
Learn More -> getpalliativecare.org/whatis/disease…
#HIVAwareness
As people age with HIV, new challenges may come up, such as other health conditions, changes in memory, social or emotional concerns, or chronic pain. These challenges can be managed with the right support.
This is where palliative care comes in
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November is National Family #Caregivers Month. As we celebrate family members who provide support to their loved ones living with serious illness, visit Get Palliative Care for information about how #PalliativeCare can support caregivers: https://ow.ly/pSEO50TQSME
“Getting #palliativecare involved early helps so many different things,” says Dan, former pal care nurse, diagnosed w/ #dementia at 47
It helps him and his wife and full-time #caregiver, Lisl, manage his symptoms and live life to the fullest.
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If you or someone you care for is living with a serious illness, you may have important questions about medical marijuana that palliative care teams often hear from patients who are exploring ways to feel better, while managing their serious illness.
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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.
We'd love to be aware of how #palliativecare can help patients, #caregivers and families at any stage of this #cancer.
Here is how -> getpalliativecare.org/are-you-livi...
4. What else should I ask you at this point?
This open-ended question will let your doctor explain anything that you might not have thought of.
3. How serious is this?
Not everyone wants to know the answer to this question, so many doctors will not offer this information unless you ask for it
2. What do we do next?
Ask your doctor to explain the plan step by step.
1. Can you tell me that again?
It’s completely normal not to take it all in the first time you hear it.