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Sometimes, in spite of treatment, a condition or illness will cause death. In those cases, patients can decide what they do and do not want done. They can decide whether they want aggressive treatment that might prolong life or whether they prefer to stop treatment, which could mean dying sooner but more comfortably. They may want to plan their own funeral. Advance directives can help make the patient's wishes clear to families and health care providers.
Care at the end of life focuses on making patients comfortable. They still receive medicines and treatments to control pain and other symptoms. Some patients choose to die at home. Others enter a hospital or a hospice. Either way, services are available to help patients and their families deal with issues surrounding death.
#End - A comedy series twisting anime, games, real-life issues, and the haphazard life of college.
When The Journey Of Life Ends - Discussion of key issues requiring action immediately after a death.
Symptoms in Terminal Illness - Transcript from a research workshop which offers articles, definitions and issues at the end of life.
Beyond Indigo - Provides information on caregiving, loss, grieving, and end-of-life issues for family, friends, pets, and loved ones, with an emphasis on the positive.
Death and Dying Grief Support - An upbeat approach to loss offering grief support, and information on end-of-life issues for family, friends, pets, and loved ones.
Hospice Net - Articles on hospice care, terminal illness, end of life issues, caregiving, and grief.
LifePath Hospice and Palliative Care - Provides palliative care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life issues in Hillsborough, Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties (Florida).
Hospice of the Valley - Hospice services for those facing end of life issues and support for their families. (San Jose)
Community Home Care and Hospice - Based in Fayetteville, providing hospice care and services to patients and families facing end-of-life issues.
Stein Hospice Service - Information about this nonprofit provider of hospice care, palliative care and bereavement services in the Counties of Erie, Huron, Ottawa, and western Lorain. Comprehensive resources on services and end-of-life issues.