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... and distress for family who might be acting on your behalf if you’ re no longer able to speak for yourself. Write down your wishes for care and treatment When asked, most people say they don’ t...

... is no longer able to make good choices, or that their choices may be putting others at risk, speak to the healthcare provider about your concern. Content reviewed January 2023

... functioning properly. People experiencing confusion have problems remembering, paying attention, speaking, thinking, reasoning, and understanding what is going on around them. They may also find that...

... what happens in your nervous system can help you to understand how you can reduce anxiety. Simply speaking, the primitive part of your brain is hard-wired for keeping you safe. When it detects you are...

... is no longer able to make good choices, or that their choices may be putting others at risk, speak to the healthcare provider. Content reviewed January 2023

... for planning and leading, you may want to include some or all of the following: words that speak to the reality and emotions of the event; personal tributes in words, pictures, videos or music; simple...

... inviting the family into the ritual and providing instructions for participating. This person can speak for the whole family in expressing the need they felt to mark the occasion as a special one. Such...

... drawing can provide a way to express thoughts or feelings about your illness that are difficult to speak aloud. Perhaps you appreciate the works of other artists and find meaning through one of the following:...

... Ask how you can meet your partner’ s needs for touch and affection. If you are uncomfortable speaking with your partner about this, speak with your healthcare provider who can refer you to a counsellor,...

... is be there, offering their respectful and compassionate presence. You may find relief simply in speaking frankly about these matters with someone who is comfortable exploring them. Content reviewed...