Serious illness can change almost everything in a family's routine. Doctor visits are more frequent. The medications have to be taken care of. Energy levels vary. Things that used to take a few minutes may suddenly require planning and...
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Dad doesn’t shave as much as he used to. Mom starts wearing the same comfy clothes for days on end. A loved one who once enjoyed a morning shower now avoids it because it tires them out to get out of the bathroom. None of these changes is in...
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The first sign of a problem might be that the older parent has trouble getting dressed. Bathing is exhausting. Getting from the bedroom to the bathroom without falling might take a little more work. A person who is seriously ill may still wish to...
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For those who have a life-limiting condition, comfort and quality of life are frequently the family's primary goals. Many patients would choose to stay in their own home, surrounded by those they know and with familiar items that make them...
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Living with a serious or life-limiting condition may alter the way the person can perform daily living tasks. It may take a little more help than usual to be able to get a bath, dress, or put on makeup, or move around in the house or just get...
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With a loved one suffering from a serious or life-limiting illness, even seemingly simple daily tasks may be challenging. Extra support may be needed for bathing, getting dressed, grooming, moving around the house, or getting comfortable. A lot of...
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