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An article from our health care team for caregivers of people with serious or terminal illness. Matter-of-fact information and suggestions on helping with toileting as illness progresses.

... bathing or showering refreshing. However, tub baths and even showers may become more difficult as illness progresses. Here are some ideasfor making bathing comfortable and safe. General Tips Buy or rent...

By: CVH Team Caring for hair Illness tends to make people perspire, making their hair damp and sometimes tangled. Brushing someone’ s hair regularly can be a thoughtful gesture. Hair can be washed...

... want to bring children, ask if that would be all right. If the person is in an advanced stage of illness, keep your visit to 20-30 minutes or less. Try not to interfere with regular schedules. If a...

By: CVH Team A person living with an advancing illness will not eat as much as they once did. While it is important not to become too focused on increasing the amount of food a person eats, there are...

An article from our health care team for caregivers of people with serious or terminal illness. Information and suggestions on handling and giving medications.

... stress for the person who is ill. Ultimately, you might become unable to care for the person with illness. Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself. Take a break One of the best ways to ensure...

... in those caring for people with cancer, dementia, Parkinson' s disease, or children with illnesses or disabilities. Family caregivers often minimize their sleep problems and hesitate to talk about...

... What is palliative care? Palliative care supports people who are living with a life-threatening illness, condition, or health situation. It treats the whole person and their family and not just the disease,...

... to keep the bowels emptying regularly and effectively. They may also be prescribed if your illness keeps you from drinking enough or being physically active. Certain medications cause constipation. (Opioids,...