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Even if you hold no particular religious beliefs, you may find yourself dealing with issues of a spiritual nature, such as identity, suffering and hope. What makes such issues spiritual...

The medical term for shortness of breath is dyspnea. It is defined as an uncomfortable awareness of breathing. People who are experiencing shortness of breath feel that they can’t get...

Emotional and spiritual questions like these tend to come into sharper focus in times of illness. Just having someone to talk with about these issues can be a relief. Your...

Illness tends to make people perspire, making their hair damp and sometimes tangled. Brushing someone’s hair regularly can be a thoughtful gesture. Hair can be washed in the shower or tub, at...

Palliative care is a type of health care for patients and families facing life-limiting illness. Palliative care helps patients to achieve the best possible quality of life right up until...

Dying and death are natural processes in the circle of life. Yet, our experiences of these processes have changed dramatically over the last century. Most responsible for this change is...

When we think of rituals, we tend to think of religious rituals. Rituals from a faith tradition can and do play an important role at the end of life, but...

A malignant wound is an open cancerous lesion of the skin, which may be draining. It may look like a cavity or open area on the surface of the...