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A philosophy of "staying at home", allowing an individual to remain in his or her home and community regardless of cognitive or functional impairments.

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  1. Eight Myths About Children and Loss
    Hospice Foundation of America
  2. Grief and the Holidays
    Hospice Foundation of America
  3. Guilt and Regret in Prolonged Illness
    By Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, Hospice Foundation of America
  4. Helping a Child Deal with Death
    By Nancy Boyd Webb, DSW, BCD, RPT-S, Hospice Foundation of America
  5. Holiday Survival Strategies
    By Judy Tatelbaum, MSW, Hospice Foundation of America
  6. Building a Care Team
    By Paula Sanders McCarron, National Family Caregivers Association
    Sheila Warnock was living in New York City and working as a freelance art director when she became sole caregiver for her mother, who lived several hours away. She was also caring for her friend, Susan, who had…
  7. Loved One Isn't Lovable
    By Marla Gold, National Family Caregivers Association
    Soon after Virginia Hoffman's husband was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease he began a spiraling descent into anger. During the five years she cared for him until his death in 1990, he never let go of that anger. …
  8. Goal Setting Tool
    National Family Caregivers Association
    In taking the best care of yourself and your loved one, setting goals to initiate change in your life can be very useful. A goal is something you would like to achieve within three to six months. But a goal is only a…
  9. Help Is Not a Dirty Word
    By Suzanne Mintz, National Family Caregivers Association
  10. The First Step: Discussing the Need for Long-Term Care
    By Attorney Joseph L. Matthews, Nolo
    An open discussion can secure the right kind of long term care at the right time.
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