Ask N.B. to recount the lowest point in her life and she doesn’t have to stop and ponder. In October 2006, the Jericho native recalls, the father of her child had kicked her out “for the 50th time.” An intravenous drug habit had withered her down to 85 pounds, and both her arms were bruised, from wrists to shoulders. Then she discovered she was pregnant again. read more
Nicole and Justin Matten of Barton have lived every parent’s worst nightmare. On December 2 their 7-year-old daughter, Kaylynne, visited her physician for an annual checkup. She got a flu shot. The next day, she developed a bad headache and fever. On December 6, the normally happy and healthy girl, who had no previous history of chronic health problems or adverse reactions to vaccines, turned blue, stopped breathing and died in her mother’s arms. read more
Palliative and hospice care recognize that coping with a life-threatening or terminal illness goes far beyond the disease itself. With an interdisciplinary approach, comprehensive care passes the boundaries of the physical and recognizes the emotional, social and spiritual needs of each individual person.
In the video below, world renowned thanatologist, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross speaks on making the transition. From "Graceful Passages" found at wisdomoftheworld.com, accompanied by the music of Gary Malkin and a photo of the hills of Durbanville at dusk, Cape Town, South Africa. (Note: To troubleshoot video display issues, please visit YouTube Help or contact your system administrator.)
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