Care Options

Accepting the Assistance of Others

Many adults find it very difficult to accept help from others, priding themselves on their ability to handle everything themselves. During times of crisis, h...

Arranging for Help

Caring for a terminally ill loved one can require a great deal of dedication. It is not only emotionally draining, but depending on the level of care require...

Drug and Treatment Trials

Every new medication and treatment that becomes available has been first tested and retested to assure its safety and effectiveness. Clinical trials utilise...

Equipment for the Home

Many terminally ill patients have strong preferences to be cared for at home, but most homes are not necessarily equipped to handle the medical needs of home...

Holistic Medicine

Holistic medicine takes a multifaceted approach to wellness, and directs its focus on the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Those who have been...

Hospice Care

Typically, hospice care is reserved for terminally ill patients. Care includes medical, emotional, and spiritual support for patients, as well as for their f...

Maintaining a Patient's Dignity

Finding that you are terminally ill is a devastating experience, forcing a complete turnaround in hopes and goals. Previously independent people may fear tha...

Pain Management

Terminal illness comes with a variety of challenges. The emotional and spiritual components are complicated and working through them can require enormous ded...

Understanding Treatments For Your Terminal Illness

The diagnosis of a terminal illness often signals the beginning of a confusing time. Not only is there the initial disbelief and ensuing struggle to come to...

Using Complementary Therapies as a Care Option for Terminal Illness

Dealing with a terminal illness is often both painful and stressful, so many patients explore complementary therapies including acupuncture, hypnotherapy, an...