Palliative care has its roots established in hospice care; however, it wasn’t until 1990 that the World Health Organization recognized palliative care as a separate entity. Ten years later, palliative care really took off in hospitals across the United State. Today,...
It’s natural for adult children to put off certain conversations with their aging parents. No one really wants to face that their loved ones are growing older. But the reality is that no one lives forever, and medical emergencies can happen in an instant. Your aging...
As adult children finally leave the nest, many older adults face the decision of what’s next. Do they stay in their large home that holds family memories, or do they downsize to accommodate their new life stage? Maintaining a large home with a larger yard can be a...
