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On Death and Dying – Managing Severe Pain at End of Life

Caregivers of dying patients are often called upon to administer opioid medications to their loved one who is in their final months of life. Opioid medications are used because they are very effective in controlling pain. Some familiar brand names of opioid medications are: Morphine, Dilaudid, Percocet, Vicodin and Duragesic patch. Giving these medications can [...]

Surviving the Loss of a Pet

For many of us, our pets are not thought of as just an animal but rather a highly regarded member of our family. For a child a pet can be that special buddy that explores the big world side by side with them. Or perhaps they are the paitient companion that gets dressed up in [...]