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Tag Archives: end-of-life
It Takes a Village
An African proverb about raising children speaks to the challenges of end-of-life care
“Only by binding together as a single force will we remain strong and unconquerable.” ― Chris Bradford In 1996, then First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton penned a book, “It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us.” The title … Continue reading
Barbara Bush, Comfort Care and National Dialogue About End of Life
The former First Lady's final days prompted national discussions about end of life and palliative care
Former First Lady Barbara Bush died on April 17, 2018, at age 92. She will be remembered for many reasons, including her push to improve national literacy, being the matriarch of an influential political family, and her earnestness and candor. … Continue reading
Zoroastrian Towers of Silence
The Zoroastrian exposure burial that predates the Tibetan sky burial
The tradition of sky burials, in which a human corpse is brought to a mountaintop to decompose by exposure to the elements and carrion birds, is practiced in Mongolia, Tibet, Qinghai, Sichuan, Bhutan and parts of India. The Tibetan sky burial … Continue reading
What Is The Role of A Patient Advocate?
An interview with patient advocate Linda Garvin, Part One
Today SevenPonds speaks with Linda Garvin, R.N., M.S.N., a patient advocate with 35 years experience working in healthcare. Linda is the principal of Patient Advocate Bay Area, Inc, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through her private health advocacy … Continue reading
A “Bucket List” May Be Beneficial For End-Of-Life Treatment
A new study suggests that discussing one's bucket list with a physician could lead to better, more personalized care
A new study out of Stanford University suggests that patients should share a “bucket list” (if they have one) with their physician to facilitate better “preference-sensitive” care. With this strategy, researchers contend that doctors can make more suitable healthcare recommendations … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: How to Use Self-Hypnosis to Manage Pain
Take control of pain through self-hypnosis
Our Tip of the Month Many dying people experience pain, and their caregivers may have to cope with pain as well. For instance, caregivers may experience tension headaches or joint and muscle aches from lifting and turning the person they … Continue reading
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Tagged Caregiver, Death, end-of-life, hypnosis, pain, pain management, relaxation, self-hypnosis
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