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Living
with Serious Illness
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"Dad
is needing a lot of help, and Mom is exhausted. I try
to pitch in, but I don’t always know what to
do or say. I need a place to find out basic information,
like how to keep Dad comfortable or what to do when
he doesn’t want to eat. I’m not sure what
we need to do legally to get things in order. And sometimes
I just need help understanding my own emotions... I
know there are programs available for families in our
situation. I’m just not sure how to find them."
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Does
any of this sound familiar? If so, you’ve
come to the right place! We have created this website to help
the seriously ill and their families learn how to live as
comfortably as they can within the context of their disease.
Whether you need tips on handling the medical
and physical aspects of care,
are concerned about emotional
or spiritual issues, or simply want
to know about important legal
and financial decisions, seriousillness.org/[yourcommunity]
is the place to turn. We even have a listing of local,
state, and national programs that offer services
and support.
It’s true. Caring for an ailing family member can
be one of the saddest and most difficult experiences in a
family’s history together. Yet, it can also be one
of a family’s most fulfilling, meaningful, and intimate
experiences. A lot of love, and even laughter, can be shared
as the patient and family learn to live fully now while preparing
for tomorrow. It’s a balancing act, to be sure. But
with education and support, you can enhance the quality of
all the time you have left together, whether it’s years,
months, weeks, or days.
If you have questions, please do not
hesitate to call us at 509-837-1676 or email us at
lvhpc@lowervalleyhospice.com. We’d be delighted to help! |
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This website is sponsored by Lower Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, providing compassionate care and support to
the seriously ill and their families since 1978. |
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