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4 Ways Family Caregivers Can Take Care of Themselves

October 28, 2024

By Allison Applebaum, PhD

Photograph of a young woman talking with her mother at home and smiling

Family caregivers are the everyday heroes of health care. They’re the ones—parents, partners, children, siblings, friends—who step up to help loved ones living with serious illness at home, often around the clock. Today, more than 53 million people in the United States are in this role, which keeps growing. As more health care shifts to the home, caregivers’ roles are more important than ever. But caring for someone isn’t always easy, and it can be overwhelming.

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Cure

The Many Ways Palliative Care Can Help with Kidney Cancer

October 2, 2024

A new article on Cure.com discusses how palliative care for people living with kidney cancer is much more than symptom management. The author describes the ways that palliative care can help and emphasizes that it is valuable at any stage of the disease. It helps patients align their treatment with their personal goals and improves their quality of life.

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About GetPalliativeCare.org

Are you or a loved one living with a serious illness? GetPalliativeCare.org is here to help.

GetPalliativeCare.org is an online resource for patients and families that provides information on palliative care from the point of diagnosis. At GetPalliativeCare.org, you can read real patient stories about how palliative care has helped them, take a short quiz to see whether you or a loved one could benefit from palliative care, and more. The site is provided by the Center to Advance Palliative Care.

 

4 Ways Palliative Care Can Help with Liver Disease

September 23, 2024

Patient with serious illness sitting with loved one and a palliative care doctor

Living with liver disease can be difficult, but palliative care can make a big difference. Whether you have hepatitis, liver cancer, or cirrhosis (from any cause), palliative care can help you manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. If you or a loved one has liver disease, it’s important to know how palliative care can support you—from diagnosis through treatment.

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How Palliative Care Can Help with Prostate Cancer

August 29, 2024

Photo of a couple sitting in a doctor's appointment looking relieved

Getting a prostate cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming and scary, but you don’t have to face it alone. Palliative care can help you by managing symptoms, reducing stress, and improving your quality of life every step of the way.

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Stressed About Bills? These Nonprofits Offer Financial Aid to Patients and Families

August 1, 2024

Woman in yellow cardigan smiles while sitting in a wheelchair and hugs a health care worker; an organization helped her with her medical bills

If you or a loved one are living with a serious illness, you may have experienced the financial stress that can come along with medical care. Whether you have insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or are paying out of pocket, medical bills tend to stack up quickly. Add this to your everyday expenses like food, transportation, childcare, rent, and sometimes medical aides and home modifications, and paying bills seems insurmountable.

Did you know that there are nonprofit organizations that help offset costs for people living with serious illness? Every organization is different, but they all understand the stress and day-to-day needs of people living with a serious illness, and their loved ones. And they all have the goal of improving quality of life by reducing financial strain.

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Cure

Palliative Care Helps People Living With Breast Cancer, and Their Families

July 3, 2024  /  By Alex Biese

A new article published on Cure.com discusses how palliative care offers essential support for people living with breast cancer. Palliative care addresses symptoms like pain, fatigue, and emotional distress to improve quality of life. Palliative care involves a team of health care professionals, including doctors, nurses, and social workers, who work together to provide an extra layer of support at any stage of the illness.

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About GetPalliativeCare.org

Are you or a loved one living with a serious illness? GetPalliativeCare.org is here to help.

GetPalliativeCare.org is an online resource for patients and families that focuses on providing information on palliative care from the point of diagnosis. At GetPalliativeCare.org you can read real patient stories about how palliative care has helped them, take a short quiz to see whether you or a loved one could benefit from palliative care, and more. The site is provided by the Center to Advance Palliative Care.

How to Manage Constipation When Living with a Serious Illness

July 1, 2024

Woman sitting on a couch, about to take a prescription pill with a glass of water

Are you or a loved one living with a serious illness like cancer, kidney disease, or heart failure? If so, it’s important to know of a common symptom that isn’t always top of mind or discussed—constipation, which affects around 70% of people living with serious illness. Addressing constipation can improve quality of life and help with discomfort or pain.

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ABC News

Everyone With Advanced Cancer Needs Early Palliative Care, Says Top Cancer Doctors

June 21, 2024  /  By Dr. Lindsey Ulin

An article published by ABC News shares why people living with advanced cancer benefit from receiving palliative care early, at the time of diagnosis, and during treatment. Oncologists, or cancer doctors, believe that when people start palliative care early, it’s easier for patients to manage their symptoms and side effects, and more.

Why It’s Important to Review Your Medication List with Your Doctors

May 17, 2024

Taking five or more prescription medications (called polypharmacy) is more common than most people realize. Research shows that it is very common among older adults. Usually, this is because the person has several chronic conditions. That’s why health care providers tend to add medicine. The problem? The chances of having poor outcomes go up the more medication you take. Your palliative care team can make a difference. … Read More

Everyday Health

Palliative Care for Metastatic Breast Cancer: What You Should Know

May 7, 2024  /  By Claire Tregeser

This article from Everyday Health explains how palliative care can help people with metastatic breast cancer. It includes tips for getting palliative care, a list of questions for your doctor, and a directory to find providers near you.

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