Category Archives: Something Special

A hike through the woods is soothing for a grieving heart, but the practice of “forest bathing” can raise the therapeutic benefits to another level.

A racially biased medical test used to determine the degree of patient’s kidney failure and rank them on kidney transplant lists is finally being changed. Although Black Americans are three times more likely to have kidney failure than white Americans, … Continue reading →

Everyone knows that grief can be disabling – but heightened clumsiness could make that statement even more literal.

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, it is natural for some people to want to share the news with friends, loved ones, and colleagues. For others, sharing much less information — or keeping their diagnosis a secret from some — is … Continue reading →

Why are more and more nursing schools and universities offering palliative education? Because nursing can be an even tougher job when caring for patients with long-term chronic conditions or through the end of life. And as the need for palliative … Continue reading →