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risks of artificial hydration? Risks include bleeding and infection at the IV site. Too much ... near the end of your life, you may find it hard to tolerate the problems that can occur with this ... 41121;Deciding About Artificial Hydration;hydration, dying;end-of-life IVs;stopping fluids at end-of-life;end-of-life hydration

When a Child is Dying: Their Physical Needs ... of the Dying Child To meet the physical needs of a dying child, it's important to provide as much ... changes. Diarrhea, constipation, and incontinence are all possible. Care should be given to keep the ... dying child;child death;P03051;end-of-life, child

have a way of eating all your life, and you try to change it after forty years, it’s hard. “ By ... future most of us want. And remember, it’s never too late to make better food choices. 20% gradient

late to improve your eating habits! The Building Blocks of a Healthy Diet While this life ... . Overall, think of these guidelines as a framework. Have fun tailoring the eating plan to fit your

breathing. Another form of advanced care planning is the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment ... does not have to be a lawyer. The durable power of attorney document—also called a healthcare proxy ... advance directive; living will; end of life;

*Insulin How To Use Where Inject ... plunger until the end of the plunger is even with the number of units of insulin you take. Always read ... . Pull back the plunger until the end of the plunger is even with the number of units of insulin you

many different feelings at once. It can be long-lasting, too. Grieving the death of someone who died ... the tragedy while they deal with the logistics of death, such as end-of-life preparations ... suicide;life after suicide of loved one;grief

End-of-Life Care: Hospice ... social support. The goal of hospice care is to help the person live to the fullest, even with a life ... dignity and peace. Hospice care is end-of-life care given to support a person wherever they live. Comfort ... hospice;hospice care;hospital based hospice;long term care hospice;freestanding hospices;hospice care settings;P00607;end-of-life care

a few days or weeks. You may find it reassuring to know that most patients near the end of death ... involves the use of a tube to send liquid food to the body. Some types of tubes include ... tube;percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube;PEG tube;artificial nutrition at end of life;tube feeding at end of life

rumors Don't believe the rumor that a flu shot can give you even a mild case of the flu. It's ... . It's caused by one of several strains of the flu virus (type A or B) that infect the nose, throat

You have a loved one who's receiving care at the end of life. You've been helping to make ... one who's receiving care at the end of life. You've been helping to make your loved one comfortable ... 41137;Hospice: as death nears;dying, hospice;signs and symptoms of death;end-of-life care

*Cancer Tx Late Effects ... others. Here are a few treatments and the common late effects linked to them. Please remember that ... its treatment. These problems are called late effects. Understanding the Late Effects of ... cancer;late effects of cancer;psychological problems with late effects of cancer;physical problems with late effects of cancer;24723-1

treatments to keep them alive. Documenting end-of-life wishes As a healthcare proxy, ask the ... end-of-life wishes, including whether to use CPR. The provider can help them fill out the form ... 41133;Being a healthcare proxy;healthcare agent;POLST;POST;TPOPP;MOST;end-of-life orders;MOLST;DNR;advance directive

to be done in 2 or more shots over a period of time. Some need to be repeated every year. The flu ... . It’s best to have it before the end of October each year. Some children will need 2 doses of

. The Keys to a Successful Marriage  When you're caught up in the excitement of your wedding, it can ... communicate. Part of good communication is being a good listener and taking the time to understand what

exercise. They all play a role in preventing falls. It's never too late to start exercising. Try ... Staying active is 1 of the best things you can do to prevent falls. Start easy. Slowly work ... 89335;hos1048;Preventing;Falls;Staying Active;Accidental Fall;hospital care;geriatrics;gerontology

you’re one of them—or worried you’re heading in that direction—know that it’s never too late to make a ... change. Getting help now can add life to your years and years to your life. Understanding the biology

*Cancer End of Life Care ... When someone with cancer is getting close to the end of their life, you may see some fast ... the end of their life, you may see some fast changes, or it can be a slow process. Preparing for ... cancer;caregiving;end-of-life care;16138

The Dying Child: Understanding Their Psychosocial Needs ... . Consider these psychosocial needs of the dying child: Time to be a child. Take part in age ... someone they can talk with about their fears, joys, or anger. Being alone at the time of death is a

*Adjustment Disorder Veteran Care ... source of stress. Even if you’re glad to be home, returning from a deployment is stressful. You may have ... returned to big family changes, like the birth of a child or the death of a parent or grandparent ... 40654;Life after combat: coping with adjustment disorder;veterans crisis line;suicide prevention