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Palace of Care – A difficult post to write

Palliverse

Apart from rheumatoid arthritis and a blood disorder, Mum’s health was good until her final illness. Death Jumps The Fence – I miss my mum. Every Friday I usually wear a fish neck-tie and chips socks, this is in honour of my parents who ran their fish and chip shop for 35 years. Not being able to drive limited Mum’s independence.

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Palliative Care in India: M.R. Rajagopal

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In today’s podcast we talk with Dr. Rajagopal (goes by “Raj”), one of the pioneers of palliative care in India. Raj is an anesthesiologist turned palliative care doctor. He is also author of the book, “ Walk with the Weary: Lessons in Humanity in Health Care ,” and was featured in this Atlantic article. Raj: Thank you.

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New Research Looks at Alzheimer’s as a Possible Autoimmune Disorder

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and even seasonal allergy sufferers know firsthand the impact of an overactive immune system. We will partner with your family to provide as much or as little care as needed to provide you with the breaks from caregiving you need for your own health and wellbeing. Memory loss.

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Diverse Caregivers

Chicago Caregiving

The Care Plan helps people navigate healthcare systems not set up for LGBTQ+ or racially diverse caregivers. After her wife was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2011, Marsha Wetzel spent the next two years taking care of Judy, her partner of 30 years, until Judy entered hospice care. This includes the 2.4

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