Planning for your future care may not be an easy talk, but it’s one of the most empowering decisions you can make for yourself and your loved ones. Advance care planning allo
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Home health care and hospice are benefits provided by Medicare and other insurance carriers. Although many people use the terms interchangeably, it’s important to know their
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Making the decision to seek hospice care for a loved one is one of the hardest moments many families face. It can feel overwhelming and deeply emotional. For many, it’s not j
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Patricia Chandler is a wonderful, kind and loving woman who, at 80 years old, learned she had a terminal diagnosis. Having lived in Alaska since she was six years old, Patricia h
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Stop and smell the fresh air! We’ve all heard that age-old saying, and while it can often hold several meanings, we would like you to take it in the literal sense. Slow down.