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An article from our health care team for caregivers of people with serious or terminal illness. Matter-of-fact information and suggestions on helping with toileting as illness progresses.

... bathing or showering refreshing. However, tub baths and even showers may become more difficult as illness progresses. Here are some ideasfor making bathing comfortable and safe. General Tips Buy or rent...

By: CVH Team Caring for hair Illness tends to make people perspire, making their hair damp and sometimes tangled. Brushing someone’ s hair regularly can be a thoughtful gesture. Hair can be washed...

... the appropriate resources. See also: What Is Palliative Care? Planning ahead People with terminal illness will generally experience changes in their physical abilities as illness progresses. Over time,...

By: CVH Team A person living with an advancing illness will not eat as much as they once did. While it is important not to become too focused on increasing the amount of food a person eats, there are...

... What is palliative care? Palliative care supports people who are living with a life-threatening illness, condition, or health situation. It treats the whole person and their family and not just the disease,...

By: CVH Team Many people with advanced illness experience significant mouth problems, which can affect their quality of life. Common problems include dry mouth, lips, and throat; open sores; yeast infections;...

... companion is someone who listens to you and is with you as you face the challenges of your illness. This person can help you to identify resources you already have within you that will help you. " Why...

... gather can share favourite memories of the person who died and of caring for him or her during the illness. Having pictures or mementoes of the person visible can be helpful in getting this started. Whether...

... feeling guilt or regret in your own eyes can be a source of suffering at the end of life. Serious illness reminds people of how much they matter to each other. When you are facing death, what is most...