The philosophy of hospice is that dying is “an integral part of the life cycle.” Hospice workers allow the process of death to take its course without hastening or prolonging it. They focus on “promoting a peaceful and comfortable death. through pain relief, comfort and enhanced quality of life.” National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Where …
If you are caring for a chronically ill family member at home you might feel like you need more help but then hesitate to call a home care agency because of a mistaken belief that you have to know exactly what you need before calling. However, part of the service these agencies provide is to …
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People who are under chronic stress often breath in rapid, shallow breaths. People who are having a panic attack are probably breathing in this fashion. Rapid Breathing Defined In rapid breathing (as opposed to slow breathing), your inhales and exhales are short and quick, and you take many breaths in a short time, leaving little …
When parents notice their children’s natural joy over things like spring, and nurture it year after year by encouraging, teaching and enjoying spring activities together, this helps turn that joy into something remembered that the children can call upon throughout their lives. Help Kids Develop Mastery and Life Skills Helping children notice and celebrate the …
The fight or flight response is a series of physiological changes that get triggered in a person’s body when the person is in danger. People who have panic attacks experience the fight or flight response even when there is no real danger present. This causes most of the symptoms that constitute a panic attack or …
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When patients are cared for at home, changes in their condition and their need for increasing degrees of care over time will sometimes lead to the need for a nursing home. Whether or not a family caregiver can manage the patient at home is often determined by the patient’s ability to carry out the regular …
Spirituality is one facet of our human nature concerned with subjects like meaning, transformation, higher wisdom, and connection: to others, to purpose in life. It is another aspect of human nature, just like our sexual, social, recreational, intellectual, and other needs. Religion is a group of beliefs and spiritual practices, usually thought of as a …
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For those suffering with Panic Disorder, anxiety attacks feel like they are coming from out of the blue. In reality, there is always a panic trigger, no matter how small. There are two types of stimuli that trigger panic attacks: internal and external. Internal stimuli include: thoughts; memories; emotions; bodily sensations such as a skipped …
Spring offers countless opportunities to foster a love of learning and nature – healthy pursuits for kids that promote natural highs. The signs of spring scavenger hunt creates fun family time and reinforces kids’ natural joy and desire to celebrate spring. You can play this game with kids as young as three. Why Celebrate Spring with …
Sometimes people who experience a lot of anxiety habitually take rapid, shallow breaths rather than breathing fully and deeply. This type of breathing can lead to uncomfortable symptoms in the body and mind. Depersonalization Defined Depersonalization is described as feeling disconnected or detached from one’s body. The person might feel like he or she is …
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