The diagnosis of a progressive disease can be overwhelming. There are so many factors to consider – right from the start – that it can lead to a mix of emotions from feelings of confusion, helplessness and even anger. What should I do? What do I do first? […]
Making Promises That Change We have all made promises with the best of intentions, only to realize that the promises we made were based more on hope than knowledge. A promise to a parent to always take care of them – no matter what – is a promise made with the best of intentions, but […]
The changes were almost imperceptible at first. They were the kinds of things that we all do – forgotten keys, lost train of thought. Concerning but not uncommon. But then one day the family noticed that Barbara could no longer find her way home from a routine trip to a place she had visited thousands of times in the past. That was the day that Barbara and her family could no longer make excuses for the lapses and decided to seek more help.
When faced with arranging for Palliative Care or Hospice Care for a loved one, you’re likely to face difficult decisions about trying to ensure your loved one gets the best care possible, alongside the reality that it might be more than you can handle on your own.
Roger was uniquely prepared for the stroke that would leave his 90 year old father, Eugene, incapacitated. Roger had spent his successful career running a Nursing and Medical personnel temp agency. So when Roger’s dad had a stroke and was no longer able to live independently, Roger knew just who to contact first – Chandler Hall.
