Many residents in America’s care centers never have visitors – not from family, friends, clergy or anyone from a church.
Elder Care
Fear and dread about dying are widespread, even among Christians. Hospice is a port in the storm at the end of life.
Caregiving – whether for the elderly, ill or someone with special needs – is a largely thankless job. Don’t try to handle it alone.
Whether you give time, resources or acts of service, give it knowing that you are breathing life into someone who may be barely hanging on.
Caregivers are like anyone else: We hate asking for help or encouragement. But we really need it.
How do you open a discussion with parents about a terminal diagnosis? Begin with preparation and prayer.
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.
Family caregivers need support from friends, neighbors and for the patient and for themselves.
Today’s advances in medical technology can sustain the lives of patients in otherwise dire circumstances. Some people want every possible treatment medical science can offer in every situation; others do not. Competent adults have a legal right to refuse or have withdrawn any medical treatment. However, what do you do if a loved one …