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When a family is facing a terminal illness, the focus of care extends far beyond the patient. Children in the household, whether they are the ones receiving care or a sibling or family member watching a loved one go through it, need their own kind …
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that changes how the body moves, communicates, and functions over time. In the earlier stages, many people are able to maintain independence with the help of medications and supportive care. As the disease advances, daily life often becomes …
In hospice care, the word “transitioning” is often used to describe the natural process a person goes through as they approach the end of life. It is not a single moment, but rather a series of physical, emotional, and spiritual changes that occur over time.
This …
Hospice care affects the entire household, not just the person receiving care. Families often find themselves adjusting to a slower pace, paying closer attention to comfort, and spending time together in ways that look different than before. While hospice teams manage medical care, families remain …
Heart failure is a condition that changes how the heart functions over time. As the heart becomes less effective at pumping blood, the rest of the body begins to feel the effects. Oxygen and nutrients do not circulate as efficiently, and this can lead to …
Knowing when to call hospice is one of the most difficult decisions families face. The changes that lead up to that moment often happen gradually. A loved one may begin spending more time resting, have less strength to move around, or need more help with …
Sleep is one of the most noticeable physical changes that can occur during hospice care. As serious illness affects the body, the balance between activity and rest begins to shift. A person who once stayed awake for much of the day may begin resting more …
Grief is usually described as what happens after someone dies. That is the version most people know. But many families discover something surprising: grief can start while a loved one is still here.
Sometimes it begins as a quiet heaviness that comes and goes. Sometimes it …
Serious illness has a way of changing what matters. Conversations begin to shift from schedules and plans to comfort, energy, and how each day feels. Medical decisions often become less about what can be done and more about what should be done based on personal …
Serious illnesses often bring important decisions into focus. Topics that once felt distant can become immediate, and conversations may turn toward comfort, personal values, and how care should look when health changes. For many people, talking about end-of-life wishes is unfamiliar territory. It can feel …
Graduate of Midwestern University-CCOM and completed Neurosurgical Residency Training at Allegheny General Hospitals receiving diploma from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Board certified in Neurological Surgery and Neurocritical Care. Practices Neurosurgery in Southern California. Is the Designated Institutional Official, Chief Academic Officer, and CEO of OPTI-West Educational Consortium and Sponsoring Institution.
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