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Kristin Nannetti is the Palliative Care Coordinator for VHC Health in Virginia.
December 03, 2024

What is palliative care? We asked a professional

People with serious or terminal illnesses have to make difficult choices. It can be hard to understand all the information...

Palliative Care, Caregivers
Rebecca Rose Vassy (right) with her partner Sean (left).
November 07, 2024

‘Nothing important went unsaid’

Over the course of their relationship, Rebecca Rose Vassy supported her long-term partner Sean in managing multiple chronic health conditions....

Caregivers
Many caregivers struggle to take time for themselves.
November 05, 2024

Caring for yourself while caring for others

Are you helping a loved one with daily tasks, medical care, or emotional support? If so, you’re a caregiver…and you’re...

Caregivers
Making an advance care plan is valuable for people at any age but especially for older adults or those facing a terminal illness.
November 01, 2024

Advance care plan: A checklist for the future

Do you and your loved ones have an advance care plan? An advance care plan spells out decisions you'd...

Caregivers
End-of-life care can be medical and physical, but it can also look like emotional or spiritual support.
November 01, 2024

End-of-life care: What to expect and how to plan

When older adults and people with terminal illnesses are dying, they may need a lot of care. This care can...

Caregivers, Healthy Aging
Aging in place is possible with the right support.
October 24, 2024

Home sweet home: Supporting a loved one aging in place

Many older adults prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. This is called “aging in place.”...

Caregivers, Healthy Aging, Older Adult Health
Video calls can help you stay connected with family, friends, and medical providers.
October 24, 2024

Helping from miles away: Strategies for long-distance caregiving

Millions of people act as long-distance caregivers, supporting loved ones who are aging or coping with an illness or disability....

Caregivers
As someone’s caregiver, learn as much as possible about their medical condition so you can best help them.
October 22, 2024

Caregiving 101: Worksheets, resources, and suggestions from the National Institute on Aging

Being a caregiver or care partner is a big undertaking. Caregivers don’t just manage someone else’s health care, daily tasks,...

Caregivers, Healthy Aging