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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.
We'd love to be aware of how #palliativecare can help patients, #caregivers and families at any stage of this #cancer.
Here is how -> getpalliativecare.org/are-you-livi...
We'd love to be aware of how #palliativecare can help patients, #caregivers and families at any stage of this #cancer.
Here is how -> getpalliativecare.org/are-you-livi...
October 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.
We'd love to be aware of how #palliativecare can help patients, #caregivers and families at any stage of this #cancer.
Here is how -> getpalliativecare.org/are-you-livi...
We'd love to be aware of how #palliativecare can help patients, #caregivers and families at any stage of this #cancer.
Here is how -> getpalliativecare.org/are-you-livi...
When diagnosed with an illness, it’s normal to have a lot of questions, concerns and fears you can't put into words. It can be hard to think clearly, and even the best doctors don’t always explain things well.
Here are four simple questions that can help you talk to your doctor
Here are four simple questions that can help you talk to your doctor
September 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
When diagnosed with an illness, it’s normal to have a lot of questions, concerns and fears you can't put into words. It can be hard to think clearly, and even the best doctors don’t always explain things well.
Here are four simple questions that can help you talk to your doctor
Here are four simple questions that can help you talk to your doctor
The biggest problem with #palliativecare is that many people are referred for care very late.
By starting early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.
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By starting early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.
Via @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/welln...
Palliative Care Methods for Controlling Pain
By starting palliative care early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.
www.hopkinsmedicine.org
September 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The biggest problem with #palliativecare is that many people are referred for care very late.
By starting early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.
Via @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/welln...
By starting early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.
Via @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/welln...
#Families caring for a loved one with #Alzheimers and other #dementia need a lot of support and assistance.
Getting #palliativecare early is important.
Info -> getpalliativecare.org/whatis/disea...
Getting #palliativecare early is important.
Info -> getpalliativecare.org/whatis/disea...
September 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
#Families caring for a loved one with #Alzheimers and other #dementia need a lot of support and assistance.
Getting #palliativecare early is important.
Info -> getpalliativecare.org/whatis/disea...
Getting #palliativecare early is important.
Info -> getpalliativecare.org/whatis/disea...
The Reisberg Functional Assessment Screening Tool (FAST) is a scale that doctors use to diagnose and evaluate aspects of #Alzheimers disease.
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/fas...
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/fas...
FAST scale for Alzheimer's: What to know
Doctors use the Functional Assessment Screening Tool (FAST) to diagnose and evaluate aspects of Alzheimer's disease. Learn more here.
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September 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Reisberg Functional Assessment Screening Tool (FAST) is a scale that doctors use to diagnose and evaluate aspects of #Alzheimers disease.
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/fas...
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/fas...
Getting enough quality sleep can be a challenge when you’re dealing with pain, stress, anxiety.
Here are 7 steps to take to sleep better, feel more in control, and improve your quality of life—whether you’re at home or in the hospital.
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Here are 7 steps to take to sleep better, feel more in control, and improve your quality of life—whether you’re at home or in the hospital.
getpalliativecare.org/7-ways-to-im...
7 Ways to Improve Your Sleep When Living with a Serious Illness
These 7 simple steps can help you or your loved ones living with serious illness sleep better and improve quality of life.
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September 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Getting enough quality sleep can be a challenge when you’re dealing with pain, stress, anxiety.
Here are 7 steps to take to sleep better, feel more in control, and improve your quality of life—whether you’re at home or in the hospital.
getpalliativecare.org/7-ways-to-im...
Here are 7 steps to take to sleep better, feel more in control, and improve your quality of life—whether you’re at home or in the hospital.
getpalliativecare.org/7-ways-to-im...
#Cancer treatments can cause a variety of symptoms, like skin irritation, digestive issues, body image concerns and pain with intimacy. It can also bring emotional challenges, such as regret, sadness, or guilt.
#PalliativeCare will help.
#PalliativeCare will help.
September 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
#Cancer treatments can cause a variety of symptoms, like skin irritation, digestive issues, body image concerns and pain with intimacy. It can also bring emotional challenges, such as regret, sadness, or guilt.
#PalliativeCare will help.
#PalliativeCare will help.
Need something uplifting to listen to while you're outside shoveling or inside relaxing?
We've got you. Our podcast series of inspiring people living a quality life with a serious illness.
Check them out --> getpalliativecare.org/podcasts/
We've got you. Our podcast series of inspiring people living a quality life with a serious illness.
Check them out --> getpalliativecare.org/podcasts/
Palliative Care Podcast | Living with a Serious Illness | Get Palliative Care
This palliative care podcast features real people sharing how palliative care helps them and their families while living with a serious illness.
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September 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Need something uplifting to listen to while you're outside shoveling or inside relaxing?
We've got you. Our podcast series of inspiring people living a quality life with a serious illness.
Check them out --> getpalliativecare.org/podcasts/
We've got you. Our podcast series of inspiring people living a quality life with a serious illness.
Check them out --> getpalliativecare.org/podcasts/
#PalliativeCare is as much about helping families as it is about treating the patients themselves.
Palliative care teams can be an invaluable resource for #familycaregivers who often face tremendous stress on a 24/7 basis.
Palliative care teams can be an invaluable resource for #familycaregivers who often face tremendous stress on a 24/7 basis.
September 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
#PalliativeCare is as much about helping families as it is about treating the patients themselves.
Palliative care teams can be an invaluable resource for #familycaregivers who often face tremendous stress on a 24/7 basis.
Palliative care teams can be an invaluable resource for #familycaregivers who often face tremendous stress on a 24/7 basis.
If your loved one has long-term care #insurance, find out whether it covers care in the home and in a facility and if the insurance policy places lifetime limits on how much they can spend for care
September 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If your loved one has long-term care #insurance, find out whether it covers care in the home and in a facility and if the insurance policy places lifetime limits on how much they can spend for care
We want to share some helpful tips and "to-dos" to make the most out of your #telehealth appointment (and why they are beneficial)
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getpalliativecare.org/all-about-te...
All About Telehealth and How It Can Help You or a Loved One
With telehealth being offered more than ever, here's how to prepare for and make the most of a virtual appointment with your doctor.
getpalliativecare.org
September 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We want to share some helpful tips and "to-dos" to make the most out of your #telehealth appointment (and why they are beneficial)
getpalliativecare.org/all-about-te...
getpalliativecare.org/all-about-te...
“What I hope people understand about #palliativecare is that what we do is based on what you need from us. The things that we do can be life changing. And whatever we encounter, we’re going to be right here next to you, and we’re going to tackle it together.”
September 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
“What I hope people understand about #palliativecare is that what we do is based on what you need from us. The things that we do can be life changing. And whatever we encounter, we’re going to be right here next to you, and we’re going to tackle it together.”
Treating the pain, symptoms, and stress of #lungcancer are just as important as treating the #cancer itself.
#PalliativeCare helps people with lung cancer feel better, continue doing the things they enjoy, and stay in treatment as long as possible.
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#PalliativeCare helps people with lung cancer feel better, continue doing the things they enjoy, and stay in treatment as long as possible.
getpalliativecare.org/living-well-...
Lung Cancer | Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects | Get Palliative Care
When living with lung cancer, you are not just living with the disease. You’re also living with symptoms and treatment side effects.
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August 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Treating the pain, symptoms, and stress of #lungcancer are just as important as treating the #cancer itself.
#PalliativeCare helps people with lung cancer feel better, continue doing the things they enjoy, and stay in treatment as long as possible.
getpalliativecare.org/living-well-...
#PalliativeCare helps people with lung cancer feel better, continue doing the things they enjoy, and stay in treatment as long as possible.
getpalliativecare.org/living-well-...
While you may feel alone at times (even in the company of your loved ones), you’re not. Lots of other people are going through similar experiences and feeling the same way.
Our blog explains how & where to find support.
getpalliativecare.org/finding-comf...
Our blog explains how & where to find support.
getpalliativecare.org/finding-comf...
Finding Comfort in Community: 20+ Support Groups that Help Patients and Families
If you or a loved one are living with a serious illness, you may have experienced feeling overwhelmed or isolated by all of the bumps in the road. Just know that while you may feel alone at times (eve...
getpalliativecare.org
August 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
While you may feel alone at times (even in the company of your loved ones), you’re not. Lots of other people are going through similar experiences and feeling the same way.
Our blog explains how & where to find support.
getpalliativecare.org/finding-comf...
Our blog explains how & where to find support.
getpalliativecare.org/finding-comf...
Hispanic patients with serious illness face barriers to accessing high-quality palliative care.
Here’s how health care organizations, palliative care teams, and clinicians can drive meaningful change.
www.capc.org/blog/languag...
Here’s how health care organizations, palliative care teams, and clinicians can drive meaningful change.
www.capc.org/blog/languag...
Addressing Gaps in Palliative Care for Hispanic Patients - CAPC - Blog
Hispanic patients with serious illness face gaps in accessing high-quality palliative care. Here’s how health care organizations, palliative care teams, and clinicians can drive meaningful change.
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July 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Hispanic patients with serious illness face barriers to accessing high-quality palliative care.
Here’s how health care organizations, palliative care teams, and clinicians can drive meaningful change.
www.capc.org/blog/languag...
Here’s how health care organizations, palliative care teams, and clinicians can drive meaningful change.
www.capc.org/blog/languag...
How Does #PalliativeCare Help with #LiverDisease?
1. Symptom relief
2. Emotional support
3. Coordination of care
4. Help with decisions
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1. Symptom relief
2. Emotional support
3. Coordination of care
4. Help with decisions
getpalliativecare.org/4-ways-palli...
July 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
How Does #PalliativeCare Help with #LiverDisease?
1. Symptom relief
2. Emotional support
3. Coordination of care
4. Help with decisions
getpalliativecare.org/4-ways-palli...
1. Symptom relief
2. Emotional support
3. Coordination of care
4. Help with decisions
getpalliativecare.org/4-ways-palli...
Malcolm's got to be happy today! His team, The Eagles, are Super Bowl Champs!
Let's hear how he is winning a quality of life, while living with #MultipleMyeloma. Go Malcolm!
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Let's hear how he is winning a quality of life, while living with #MultipleMyeloma. Go Malcolm!
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July 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Malcolm's got to be happy today! His team, The Eagles, are Super Bowl Champs!
Let's hear how he is winning a quality of life, while living with #MultipleMyeloma. Go Malcolm!
getpalliativecare.org/living-well-....
Let's hear how he is winning a quality of life, while living with #MultipleMyeloma. Go Malcolm!
getpalliativecare.org/living-well-....
Answer the following questions to determine whether palliative care might be right for you or someone close to you.
Remember, you can receive palliative care at any point in your illness.
getpalliativecare.org/rightforyou/
Remember, you can receive palliative care at any point in your illness.
getpalliativecare.org/rightforyou/
Is Palliative Care Right for You? | Get Palliative Care
Answer questions at getpalliativecare.org to determine whether palliative care is right for you or someone close to you. Take the quiz now.
getpalliativecare.org
July 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Answer the following questions to determine whether palliative care might be right for you or someone close to you.
Remember, you can receive palliative care at any point in your illness.
getpalliativecare.org/rightforyou/
Remember, you can receive palliative care at any point in your illness.
getpalliativecare.org/rightforyou/
We’re super excited to share this series of videos from patients and caregivers who are thriving, thanks to their palliative care teams. Read and watch their stories.
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getpalliativecare.org/patient-stor...
Patient Stories: How Palliative Care Helps with Anxiety, Pain, and More
Listen to two stories where patients and families share how palliative care has helped them with anxiety, caregiving, and more.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We’re super excited to share this series of videos from patients and caregivers who are thriving, thanks to their palliative care teams. Read and watch their stories.
getpalliativecare.org/patient-stor...
getpalliativecare.org/patient-stor...
Living with #liverdisease can be overwhelming and stressful.
#PallliativeCare works with you & your family to offer emotional and psychological support. This might include talking through fears or concerns, or connecting you with counseling services.
getpalliativecare.org/4-ways-palli...
#PallliativeCare works with you & your family to offer emotional and psychological support. This might include talking through fears or concerns, or connecting you with counseling services.
getpalliativecare.org/4-ways-palli...
4 Ways Palliative Care Can Help with Liver Disease
Living with liver disease can be difficult, but palliative care can make a big difference. Whether you have hepatitis, liver cancer, or cirrhosis (from any cause), palliative care can help you manage ...
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July 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Living with #liverdisease can be overwhelming and stressful.
#PallliativeCare works with you & your family to offer emotional and psychological support. This might include talking through fears or concerns, or connecting you with counseling services.
getpalliativecare.org/4-ways-palli...
#PallliativeCare works with you & your family to offer emotional and psychological support. This might include talking through fears or concerns, or connecting you with counseling services.
getpalliativecare.org/4-ways-palli...
Being a caregiver can be rewarding, but it’s also very challenging. You might be helping with doctor appointments, medications, daily tasks, and more—especially while managing your life outside of this. That's where #palliativecare comes in
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getpalliativecare.org/4-ways-famil...
4 Ways Family Caregivers Can Take Care of Themselves
A clinical psychologist offers 4 ways family caregivers can take care of themselves physically, emotionally, and socially.
getpalliativecare.org
July 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Being a caregiver can be rewarding, but it’s also very challenging. You might be helping with doctor appointments, medications, daily tasks, and more—especially while managing your life outside of this. That's where #palliativecare comes in
getpalliativecare.org/4-ways-famil...
getpalliativecare.org/4-ways-famil...
Receiving palliative care in your home reduces stress for everyone involved.
In-home medical care preserves independence and fosters a feeling of autonomy.
Personalized, coordinated medical care at home increases quality of life.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perm...
In-home medical care preserves independence and fosters a feeling of autonomy.
Personalized, coordinated medical care at home increases quality of life.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perm...
4 Benefits of Palliative Care at Home
Personalized and coordinated medical care at home increases quality of life.
www.psychologytoday.com
July 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Receiving palliative care in your home reduces stress for everyone involved.
In-home medical care preserves independence and fosters a feeling of autonomy.
Personalized, coordinated medical care at home increases quality of life.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perm...
In-home medical care preserves independence and fosters a feeling of autonomy.
Personalized, coordinated medical care at home increases quality of life.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perm...
Ready for your first #telehealth appointment? We'd like to share some helpful tips and "to-dos" to make the most out of your appointment (and why they are beneficial)
getpalliativecare.org/all-about-te...
getpalliativecare.org/all-about-te...
July 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Ready for your first #telehealth appointment? We'd like to share some helpful tips and "to-dos" to make the most out of your appointment (and why they are beneficial)
getpalliativecare.org/all-about-te...
getpalliativecare.org/all-about-te...