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Although people worry they will say the wrong thing and upset the person, there really are no special words for talking to people who are seriously ill. There is nothing...

Making decisions about health care can seem overwhelming at times. The issues are often complex and involve subjects that we’re not used to thinking about in our day-to-day lives. The...

For people who are healthy, hope is linked to the future and to the plans and wishes you have for the future. A serious illness puts question marks over how...

Health care providers should be asking about changes to sexuality because of illness or treatment, but they often don’t. They may be reluctant to bring up what they see as...

Be sure to discuss your medications (both the ones you are prescribed and medications or herbal supplements that you may consider taking from a pharmacy or health store) with your...

Many Canadians say they would like to die at home, probably because home feels comfortable and familiar. Yet, most of us aren’t aware of what supporting a death at home...

When someone you know dies, you are affected in one way or another. The depth of your relationship with the person who has died or their family or friends affects...

Pain is the unpleasant experience you have when your body is hurt. Many different problems can cause pain, such as injuries, arthritis, or more serious diseases such as cancer. Everyone...