Caregivers and friends of those with dementia have a responsibility to educate themselves on this condition.
Caregivers and friends of those with dementia have a responsibility to educate themselves on this condition.
Dementia strikes without regard for physical health or prior intelligence. This apparent randomness often creates fear and anxiety, and may cause friends and family to pull away from the affected individual.
Fear and dread about dying are widespread, even among Christians. Hospice is a port in the storm at the end of life.
While plenty of parents seem eager to avoid the prospect entirely, talking to those in the throes of raising a child with Down syndrome reveals a much different perspective.
Moms who miscarry, or carry a baby with a fatal diagnosis to term, speak of how the grief and trauma can be compounded by the reactions of other people.
Whether a baby survives for just weeks or for several months in the womb, there’s a profound loss of the hopes and dreams that parents carry in their hearts from the moment they learn they’re pregnant.
Every year, millions of expectant parents the world over face either miscarriage or a fatal prenatal diagnosis that results in the death of their child.
Their infant daughter had trouble eating and sleeping. Lights, smells and sounds were too intense. The Kulps knew something was wrong, but they had no diagnosis.
Raising a child with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder involves dealing with a range of emotions, embracing faith and cultivating a community of support.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders occur when a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy. But how much is too much?
Many adult children find themselves facing tough decisions — and tough discussions — as they witness signs of their parents’ health failing.
How do you open a discussion with parents about a terminal diagnosis? Begin with preparation and prayer.
Millennials have a new understanding about when life begins, and it’s making a difference in what they think about abortion.
With increased panic about the Zika virus comes a corresponding increase in discussions about abortion as a response.
End-of-life medical care is complicated and sometimes murky, often requiring quick decisions on matters of life and death. Having a plan in place can make all the difference.
Physician-assisted suicide is dangerous sign of the times, as doctors move from their longstanding oath of doing patients no harm to actually facilitating their death.
By overcoming a rare congenital birth defect, young wife, mother and YouTube sensation Sarah Kovac is an inspiration to millions facing physical and spiritual challenges.
One family reveals how they helped their biological child understand discipline differences after adopting an older child.
These resources may be helpful as a starting point for those looking for hope and healing for gender identity issues.
One of the biggest reasons why marriage is more successful than cohabitation is commitment.
In addition to feeling a sense of loss, especially if a parent has left the home, children may experience shame, humiliation, fear, instability, and confusion.
After the initial shock of finding out about your spouse’s homosexuality, it’s important to establish a plan for yourself, your family and a plan for reconciliation with your spouse.
One of seven children, Paula was raised on the mission field. She witnessed her parents live by faith and sacrifice a normal family life and worldly possessions for the sake of the gospel. She grew up following their example of loving Jesus and committ …
After spending considerable time in prayer and perhaps with trusted friends and family, you need to present the evidence and express your feelings openly with your spouse.
