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Issue 14.10 A recent study published in the “Journal of Clinical Oncology” showed the overwhelming need and desire for spiritual counseling and support to cancer patients in improving their quality of life. The study done by the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program showed [...] Issue 11.10 Perhaps the idea of befriending death sounds absurd to some whose thoughts are far from death. But for folks who are faced with a terminal illness and their caregivers,an idea such as making friends with the scepter of death [...] Issue 52.09 As I write this,it’s a week before Christmas. Most of us are still scurrying around to purchase those final gifts for family and friends. As I reflect on the meaning and sacredness of this holy season,my mind turns [...] Issue 46.09 Making our “final arrangements” is one of the things we will all have to face sooner or later. This becomes a more immediate concern for someone who is on hospice. Often a patient will discuss this matter with me and [...] Issue 41.09 “Stop! I don’t want to talk about death and dying.” “Don’t even mention the words in front of my mother,father,etc.” I often hear these comments from families of hospice patients. Death and dying are not topics of conversation [...] Issue 30.09 Often people hesitate to be on Hospice because they think it means “the end” – either for themselves or a loved one. Nothing could be further from the truth. The purpose of Hospice is to help people to live life [...] Issue 25 &26 Being a caregiver is one of the most stressful tasks we may have in life. It puts us to the test as far as being patient with ourselves as well as with the loved one we are caring [...] On a recent home visit,the spouse of one of our patients praised the wonderful assistance she is receiving since her husband started on hospice services. She felt so relieved now that hospice has stepped in to help her husband and her handle the ongoing challenges of dealing with his terminal illness. Knowing [...] Recently I heard a wonderful story about Mother Teresa which filled me with awe and inspiration. Tony Robbins,the nationally known motivational speaker and coach,had the occasion of meeting Mother Teresa,while she was in Tijuana,Mexico to help the poor and the dying. On meeting her,he asked: “What gives you [...] So often we make choices for the wrong reasons because of misunderstanding or misinformation. Taking steps to make sure we have the correct information and understanding about our life situation is important in making the right choices for ourselves. This is especially true when it comes to providing medical care for ourselves or [...] |    | |||||
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