Does Palliative Care Mean End Of Life?

Does Palliative Care Mean End Of Life?

Often, when people hear the words ‘palliative care’, they fear it means nothing more can be done and they are going to die soon. While palliative care can be a part of end of life care, it certainly doesn’t mean there is no hope. It is this fear and lack of...
How to communicate with a person with dementia 

How to communicate with a person with dementia 

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain and make communication difficult. There are actually over 200 subtypes of dementia including commonly known ones such as Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.  Dementia can...