Monthly Archives: September 2018

Christine Ilewski, an artist based in Alton, Ill., has dedicated her life to painting portraits of children killed by gun violence. Her project, “Faces Not Forgotten,” will be on display at the Evanston Art Center until Sept. 30. Source: ‘Faces … Continue reading →

This guide provides specific ways to help a grieving friend based on insights from members of The Dinner Party, a community focused on life after loss. Source: Being There: What to Say and Do in the Aftermath of Loss

The new tax law is an opportune time to schedule a meeting Source: Questions to Ask Your Estate Planner After the New Tax Law

An expert explains the connection to aging and how to prevent falls Source: Understanding Your Fall Risk and What You Can Do About It

‘I decided that when my wonderful Dad died in 2011 I would spend the rest of my days doing what I could to raise money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice’ Source: St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) | Blog | ‘I want to … Continue reading →

Palliative care is not just about dying – patients who access it in the early stages of an illness live longer and with better quality of life Source: Dispelling some myths about palliative care

Loss is stunning. At some point in the grief process, most people feel a little unhinged or like they are going crazy. From the Grieving Heart: I’m forgetting Source: 5 Keys to Sanity When Grief is Driving You Crazy | … Continue reading →

Source: Maria Kristiansen: The difference that kind and compassionate care makes – The BMJ

“My grief is tremendous, but my love is bigger,” or so wrote author Cheryl Strayed about her mother, who died when she was in college. In Girl In Pieces author Kathleen Glasgow’s new novel, How To Make Friends With The … Continue reading →

World Alzheimer’s Day 2018: Every year September 21st is celebrated as World Alzheimer’s Day to help bring awareness for this common, but much ignored disease. Source: World Alzheimer’s Day 2018: Here Are The Best Ways To Deal With Alzheimer’s Patient