Welcome, Caregivers
"For Doctors who diagnose, Nurses who heal and Caregivers
who try to make sense of it all." -Brett H. Lewis
Whether you're a licensed practitioner or someone who's caring for a loved one, you're in the right place. Knowing when to shift from the "get me better path" to a "keep me comfortable path" can be difficult. We're here to help you navigate the difficult decisions that come with that transition.
Providing resources is one way we support caregivers. As a culture, we don't talk about or prepare for death easily - even though we know it's inevitable. We're here to start those difficult conversations, help you prepare for end-of-life decisions and educate the community on how to plan for the final chapter of life.
"There are only four kinds of people in the world.
Those who have been caregivers.
Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver."
-Rosalyn Carter
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Insight into what's happening to us as we die.
For medical professionals, why we must be better at doing death.
Ken Hillman is a world leader in managing the care of very sick people. This talk: We're doing dying all wrong.
Some practical advice for those in the throes of caring for a loved one especially on hospice care.
Author Barbara Karnes, RN podcasts.
Best Life, Best Death Podcast, CARING FOR THE CAREGIVERS
Listen to Cristol Barrett O'Loughlin talk about caring for ourselves through storytelling and shared experiences.
Author Barbara Karnes, RN blogs.
Check out this series of blogs written by Barbara for caregivers and grievers.
As she nursed her mom through cancer and dementia, a tense relationship began to heal. Read the full article here on NPR.
"My grandmother died at home, just as she wanted. It cost $145,000."
Read this article by WBUR News to learn more.
This article, written by Emily Listfield, talks about how she made it through to the other side after being a caregiver of both her mother & brother.
Visit the caregiver "hub" at CaringForNancy.com, a resource center for all things caregivers.
The Center to Advance Palliative Care provides essential tools, training, technical assistance, and connection for all clinicians caring for people with a serious illness.
This Emotional PPE toolkit provides resources that clinicians and teams can use to support well-being.
Quiet Oaks is a residential home for residents and families facing terminal illness. At Quiet Oaks, we provide an experience that honors and respects the dignity
of our residents and their families by focusing on a team approach to provide comfort and support for their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Quiet Oaks is a 501(c)(3) Tax ID 20-3905841