Monthly Archives: July 2018

Smelling ripe peaches or hearing certain Christmas carols can trigger emotional meltdowns that leave you sobbing your eyes bloodshot. But what I didn’t realize before is that triggers like these can also bring memories that warm and comfort you. Sometimes, … Continue reading →

Before a health crisis hits, think deeply about the care you want and what you’d like to avoid. Make sure your family and your doctor understand your wishes, says John Henning Schumann. Source: Have Your Wishes For Care Known Before … Continue reading →

She leaned in and kissed him on the lips. It was genuine, affectionate and not burdened by what others thought. Source: A kiss changed this doctor’s life

Great writing on hospice and palliative medicine from clinicians in the field. Source: Frequently Asked Questions about Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) ~ Pallimed

Palliative care works with pulmonologists to keep COPD patients out of the hospital as summer heat exacerbates breathing problems. Source: Palliative Care: Managing COPD as Temperatures Rise

I absolutely understand that when people say things like, “Just think of all the wonderful memories you have” or “He brought you so much joy” they mean well. Because it̵… Source: But I Had All That BEFORE! – thelifeididntchoose

Fighting high-altitude and high-temperature conditions, the CH-47 crew did what only the CH-47 can to get everyone off the summit safely. Source: Watch This CH-47 Chinook Stick An Awesome Pinnacle Landing During Mount Hood Rescue – The Drive

The social-networking site struggles to take down disturbing images. Source: She posted a photo on Facebook moments before taking her own life—it took her family days to remove it – MarketWatch

Source: Grief Healing: Finding Meaning in Your Loss