Cameron Wants ‘Global Push’ To Fight Dementia
UK – Sky News
UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, says dementia is “one of the greatest enemies of humanity” and calls for action to fight the disease.
The Handbook for People with Pain
US – In the Face of Pain
In the Face of Pain is an online pain advocacy resource, based in the US and funded by Purdue Pharma L.P. The organisation has recently launched The Handbook for People with Pain, offering a variety of information, ideas, and tools for people suffering from pain. Although aimed at a US audience, certain parts of this handbook could be helpful to people living with pain in other parts of the world.
Few doctors discuss end-of-life planning with heart-failure patients, Mayo study finds
US – MAD Articles
Research has shown that among people with an advanced disease, those in the final stages of heart failure have some of the lowest quality of life. This article is part of a year-long occasional series on late-in-life health care — when chronic illness or a constellation of medical problems can cause a cascade of new needs, complications and worries.
A gift at the end of life: David Schmidt at TEDx Greensboro
US – TEDx
David Schmidt, CEO of a major Medicare HMO, delivers a TEDx talk about end of life planning.
Preparing and Caring for Patients with Dementia
US – Health Leaders Media
The author discusses considerations in caring for the increasing numbers of people living with dementia in the US.
Hospital bills should not outlive our loved ones
US – Kevin MD
Blog post about the added pressures of high medical bills at the end of life. The author argues that patients should be able to focus on their health and precious family time, rather than worrying about health care bills.
The final bill: Funeral planning eases a time of grief
US – Daily Miner
Article discussing the importance of preparing financially for funerals.
Can You Hear Me Now? Listening to Grief – Notes from a perpetual student
US – It’s Ok to Die Blog
The author argues that: “Those who grieve need that understanding. Listening is a rare gift to give. Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is to listen, just listen.”
Palliative Care CEO Yvonne Luxford joins the Canberra CEO sleepout
ehospice Australia
About 100 business and community leaders will sleep rough tonight to raise awareness and much needed funds to help the homeless in the Canberra and Goulburn communities. And while they’ll doss down in the relatively salubrious surrounds of the National Film and Sound Archive courtyard, their thoughts will be for others whose digs are far less comfortable.
Innovation in Access: Helping Korean Americans Access Care Sooner
ehospice USA
Because of the language and cultural barriers, Korean Americans often don’t benefit from hospice care until the very end, if at all. Hospice Care of California created a Korean Hospice Team in 2010 to help change that for those living in Orange County, CA.
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