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*Hospice Managing Pain ... Hospice Managing Pain ... hospice pain care. It may not be possible to ease all pain. But medicine can often provide a high ... suffering. Every person has a right to have relief from pain. The main goal of pain management in hospice ... 41117;Hospice: The Importance of Managing Pain;managing pain in hospice;pain management, hospice;end-of-life pain management

is getting close by a combination of signs and symptoms. Not all of these signs will appear at the ... same time, and some may never appear at all. Hospice and Palliative Care: Signs and Symptoms of

help improve quality of life for a person at any stage of a serious illness. In advanced cancer ... , this is an important consideration. Everyone has a right to comfort and quality of life at every stage

. This is end-of-life care that can be done in a skilled nursing facility, hospice center, or at home ... caring for your loved one at home, you may want to explore other care choices at this time. These

*Fire Safety at Home ... sure all appliances, including the stove, are turned off before leaving the home. Know where the ... keeping your family and home safe from fire. Being prepared for a fire A home fire can happen ... 40081;home fire safety;fire safety, home;home fire plan;home fire preparation;smoke detectors;smoke

talks often help make a plan that's in line with the person’s wishes. Dying at home or in a ... a facility or hospital. Many families want their loved ones to die at home in their natural and ... order;autopsy decisions;palliative hospice care;right to refuse treatment

*Hospice Death ... You have a loved one who's receiving care at the end of life. You've been helping to make ... to help your loved one die with dignity. Hospice: Caring for Your Loved One You have a loved ... 41137;Hospice: as death nears;dying, hospice;signs and symptoms of death;end-of-life care

.” And you might be a good cook, or like the kitchen, but we can all assemble healthy foods. Talk to ... preparing foods in a healthful way, whether you have diabetes or not. “I always enjoyed cooking, but

sure your living area includes access to a telephone within reach at all times. Tripping or falling ... during your at-home recovery. Preventing Falls at Home While recovering in the hospital you took ... bathtub;fall prevention;falling;handrails;home;house;lifting;light;pets;riser;rug;safe;showering;stairs;toilet;treads;trip;urinal;WN01815_eng

*Mastectomy Home Recovery ... fluid from building up in the tissue where the surgery was done. If you go home with a drain, you will ... when to call your healthcare provider. Mastectomy: Healing at Home Your body will need time ... 85764;mastectomy: healing at home;mastectomy recovery at home;recovering from mastectomy, at home ... ;at home post op care from mastectomy;at home postoperative care from mastectomy;home care, mastectomy

*Cancer Tx Taste Changes ... When You Have Changes in Taste ... Treatment Symptoms and description Change in taste can be a change in the sensation of sweet, salty, sour ... for cooking. Serve foods cold or at room temperature. This can decrease the foods' tastes and ... cancer treatment;changes in taste buds during cancer treatment;prevention and management of changing taste buds during cancer treatment;18347-1

work outside the home, but you still have a household to run. And you need all the help you can get ... off. Cooking Keep food simple, easy, and nutritious. You don’t have to make a big meal every ... 84606;tips for working parents: saving time at home;working parents, saving time at home;parents ... , working, saving time at home;parenting, working, saving time at home;time management

Hospice Care: Decisions to Make ... consider: Where do I want to die? At home, in a hospital, or at a hospice facility? How do I ... . They should listen and help sort through these issues. Hospice Care: Planning When a person is

*Cancer Tx Taste Changes ... Understanding Taste Changes During Cancer Treatment ... some ways to make food taste more desirable: Eat with plastic utensils and use nonmetal cooking ... contain oranges or lemons. These may have more taste. A tart lemon custard might taste good and will also ... taste changes;changes in taste;taste alterations;food taste;unpleasant tastes;appetite;p07279

mouth or help with bathing. Hospice care is given during the last stages of a terminal illness ... you want CPR if your heart stops while you’re a patient in a hospital or nursing home? If not, talk ... ;cardiopulmonary resuscitation;mechanical ventilation;sustaining life care;feeding tube;hospice care;total

*Oxygen Safety at Home ... use. Do  have a fire extinguisher nearby. Make sure you and others in your home know how to ... :  Don’t  smoke. Don’t let others smoke near you. Post a No Smoking sign in your home. Don’t

that can help you be a successful long-term loser. Exercise and Eat Smart to Keep the Weight Off ... restrict your portion sizes, use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate when dining at home. When dining ... losing weight;eat smart;healthful eating habits;successful dieters;exercise program;exercise;2558

your provider or of a hospital, nursing home, or hospice program where you receive care Some ... Tip: It's a good idea to write down your wishes and give a copy to your agent and all others who are involved with your healthcare. ... choosing an agent;designating a power of attorney;durable power of attorney;health care power of

*Hospice Care Dyspnea ... the oxygen unit is turned off when it's not in use. And be sure to keep a fire extinguisher in the ... house. Don't let anyone smoke in your home. Smoking inside a home while supplemental oxygen is in use ... 41127;Hospice: understanding and caring for dyspnea;dyspnea, dying

well. It’s not selfish. It’s vital. Take a break. Eat right. Get out and exercise. Most of all, accept ... that you can’t do everything yourself. Give yourself a break All of the things you do aren't ... ;in home care;in-home care;support for caregiver;support for caregivers;care;coping tips for the caregiver;coping tips;caregiver stress;bereavement ... ;patient information for caregiver;Senior Health;help for caregivers;tips for caregivers;hospice care