If you are caring for an aging loved one who can no longer manage all of their medical, social, and financial needs – here are some tips to help things run a little more smoothly. #TipTuesday for Family #Caregivers: https://getpalliativecare.org/tips-family-caregivers/#TipTuesday

After Mike Guth and his family learned that his pancreatic cancer had advanced beyond treatment, the Vanderbilt Health Palliative Care team worked magic to make a dream trip possible. https://news.vumc.org/2026/07/20/palliative-care-team-manifests-dreams-of-butterbeer-and-harry-potter/

Looking for #PalliativeCare in your area? Our Provider Directory is specifically designed for users to identify and locate palliative care providers in their area, quickly and easily, in both hospital and community-based settings. https://getpalliativecare.org/provider-directory/#PalliativeCare

#PalliativeCare Improves Quality of Life It focuses on quality of life and treats people living w/ the symptoms and stress of serious illnesses such as #cancer, #heartfailure, #COPD, #kidneydisease, #Alzheimers, #Parkinsons , #ALS and many more.

July is Juvenile #Arthritis Awareness Month. Check out Aly's story, who dealt with the symptoms and pain of the diagnosis and then much more. This is her story of hope and achieving a quality life -> https://getpalliativecare.org/living-well-serious-illness-alys-palliative-care-story/#Arthritis

What is palliative care? https://www.med.unc.edu/pcare/about-palliative-care/what-is-palliative-care/

Now, check out the wonderful story of Beth, living a quality life w/ appendix #cancer. Hear more from Julie (from our previous post) as well as Beth herself & her doctor https://getpalliativecare.org/living-well-with-serious-illness-beths-appendix-cancer-story/#cancer

We have a full range of on-demand #webinars for you or your loved one, on a variety of topics related to serious #illness, how to manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. Check them out - they are free! https://getpalliativecare.org/webinars/

#Fatigue can undermine your quality of life and even your ability to pursue treatment for your illness. But many options can help improve overall energy level and quality of life Learn more in our free webinar on fatigue https://getpalliativecare.org/webinar-improve-quality-life-managing-fatigue/#Fatigue

Shortness of breath is one of the most common symptoms for people living with an illness. Struggling for air can be exhausting and frightening for you and for your caregivers. #PalliativeCare will help. https://getpalliativecare.org/managing-shortness-of-breath-to-improve-your-quality-of-life/

Navigating the Benefits, Access to #PalliativeCare for Advanced #Cancer https://curetoday.com/view/navigating-the-benefits-access-to-palliative-care-for-advanced-cancer#PalliativeCare

Si necesita explicarle #PalliativeCare a un ser querido, o necesita aprender más sobre él mismo, puede revisar y compartir el siguiente folleto Cuidados paliativos: lo que debe saber Descargar -> https://getpalliativecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GPC_WhatYouShouldKnowHandout_Spanish_2021.pdf#PalliativeCare

It’s 12+ years since we first met Debbie, and we are happy to report that she is doing well living with #MultipleMyeloma She joins to talk about how #PalliativeCare has helped her https://getpalliativecare.org/how-palliative-care-has-helped-debbie-while-living-with-multiple-myeloma2022/#MultipleMyeloma

Important -> You DO NOT have to give up your own #doctor as you look for #PalliativeCare The palliative care team provides an extra layer of support and works in partnership with your primary doctor.

If you are caring for an aging loved one who can no longer manage all of their medical, social, and financial needs – here are some tips to help things run a little more smoothly. Tips for Family #Caregivers: https://getpalliativecare.org/tips-family-caregivers/#Caregivers

#Palliativecare specialists treat the symptoms and stress of illnesses such as #cancer. They work in close partnership with your #oncologist (cancer doctor). Any person, of any age, with any type or stage of cancer can benefit from palliative care—and the earlier, the better.

We spoke with Dr. Noelle Marie Javier, a #palliativecare doctor and a woman of transgender experience "5 Tips for People Living with Serious Illness Who are #LGBTQ+" https://getpalliativecare.org/5-tips-for-people-living-with-serious-illness-who-are-lgbtq/

Today is World #SocialMedia Day! Here's an amazing story of how social media use led to the discovery of #palliativecare and how it could help one family's incredible son Ryan. https://getpalliativecare.org/living-well-with-serious-illness-ryans-pediatric-palliative-care-story/

We have a full range of on-demand #webinars for you or your loved one, on a variety of topics related to serious #illness, how to manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. Check them out - they are free! https://getpalliativecare.org/webinars/

If your loved one is living with #dementia, #palliativecare specialists can be a very important source of support for you and your family. https://getpalliativecare.org/living-with-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia-how-palliative-care-can-help/

Dan is a former palliative care #nurse practitioner who, at 47, was diagnosed with frontotemporal #dementia. #PalliativeCare helps Dan and his wife and full-time #caregiver, Lisl, manage his symptoms and live life to the fullest. https://getpalliativecare.org/dans-palliative-care-story/#nurse

Q: Who else, besides the patient, can benefit from #PalliativeCare? A: Everyone! Patients & caregivers are the special focus. Your doctors and nurses benefit too, because they know are providing treatment that reduces your suffering and improves your quality of life

#Fatigue can undermine your quality of life and even your ability to pursue treatment for your illness. But many options can help improve overall energy level and quality of life Learn more in our free webinar on fatigue https://getpalliativecare.org/webinar-improve-quality-life-managing-fatigue/#Fatigue

Intimacy and #sexuality aren’t always noticed by the #healthcare professionals who treat you. https://getpalliativecare.org/talking-about-sexuality-and-intimacy-when-youre-living-with-a-serious-illness/#more-61862#sexuality

"They take more time to listen. They want to know what they can do to help you and get you back on that life track." -Angela; living w/ #lupus, rheumatoid #arthritis on her #PalliativeCare experience

"The #oncology part of my treatment was the catalyst to me feeling better, and the #PalliativeCare arm of my treatment was what got me back to me.” Rae Anne Reflects -> https://getpalliativecare.org/rae-anne-reflects-how-palliative-care-sees-the-patient-as-a-person/#oncology

#PalliativeCare Shows Benefits Specific to Those Living with #Parkinson’s AND Their #Caregivers. More information and resources here -> https://getpalliativecare.org/do-you-need-help-with-symptoms-and-stress-from-parkinsons-disease/#PalliativeCare

If you or someone you care for is experiencing stress related to a serious illness, it’s okay to ask for help. https://getpalliativecare.org/stress-and-serious-illness-understanding-the-fight-flight-or-freeze-response/

Getting a prostate cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming and scary, but you don’t have to face it alone. Palliative care can help you by managing symptoms, reducing stress, and improving your quality of life https://getpalliativecare.org/how-palliative-care-can-help-with-prostate-cancer/

Here’s how to get relief from the nausea, anxiety, pain, and other symptoms of advanced prostate cancer and its treatments. https://www.everydayhealth.com/prostate-cancer/palliative-care-for-metastatic-prostate-cancer/?utm_source=outreach&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=capc

Dr. Javier shared a few things that people who identify as #LGBTQ+ may want to keep in mind when visiting a #palliativecare doctor (or any other doctor, really!). https://getpalliativecare.org/5-tips-for-people-living-with-serious-illness-who-are-lgbtq/

Answer the following questions to determine whether #PalliativeCare might be right for you or someone close to you. Remember, you can receive palliative care at any point in your illness. https://getpalliativecare.org/rightforyou/

What to expect at your first palliative care visit https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/what-to-expect-at-your-first-palliative-care-visit/

#PalliativeCare helps treat some of the symptoms of #Alzheimers such as #depression, #anxiety and difficulty sleeping. https://getpalliativecare.org/whatis/disease-types/alzheimers-disease-palliative-care/#PalliativeCare

#PalliativeCare will help you achieve your personal goals while living with #CHF. Every patient and family is different. Palliative care is there to help you and your family achieve the best possible quality of life. https://getpalliativecare.org/how-palliative-care-helps-with-chf2023/#PalliativeCare

June is #MensHealthMonth and we have lots of content and resources for you to make informed decisions regarding #PalliativeCare that can affect you or a loved one. Learn More -> https://getpalliativecare.org/whatis/disease-types/#MensHealthMonth

For #FathersDay we'd like to share the story of a loving daughter, a #nurse practitioner professionally, now in the role of #Caregiver for her #father living with #dementia. Here is Family #Caregiving: A Personal Glimpse -> https://getpalliativecare.org/family-caregiving-personal-glimpse/#FathersDay

#PalliativeCare Helps During - and After - Treatment of #colorectalcancer. They will work with you to make changes to your diet, nutrition and fluids, which may help you stay out of the hospital. More -> https://getpalliativecare.org/palliative-care-helps-you-live-with-colorectal-cancer/#PalliativeCare

#June is #Alzheimers & #Brain Awareness Month. We have a special article & podcast: "Maintaining Quality of Life w Alzheimers" and "What Does Good #Dementia Care Look Like." https://getpalliativecare.org/maintaining-quality-of-life-with-alzheimers-palliative-care-can-help/#June

There’s more to palliative care than just relieving symptoms of kidney cancer . It also “aims to help patients and families." https://www.curetoday.com/view/palliative-care-in-kidney-cancer-more-than-just-relieving-symptoms

#DidYouKnow that #music can actually activate regions of the brain affected by #Alzheimers & other forms of #dementia? Learn more about #MusicandMemory. #AlzheimersandBrainAwareness https://getpalliativecare.org/how-music-can-help-people-living-with-alzheimers-disease-and-other-dementias/#DidYouKnow

In honor of #PrideMonth, we spoke with Dr. Noelle Marie Javier, who is a #palliativecare doctor and a woman of #transgender experience https://getpalliativecare.org/5-tips-for-people-living-with-serious-illness-who-are-lgbtq/#PrideMonth

#Cancer patients and non-cancer patients with serious illnesses often experience pain that must be treated Hear stories about how #palliativecare helped them manage pain https://getpalliativecare.org/the-importance-of-managing-pain-when-you-have-a-serious-illness-what-you-need-to-think-about2022/#Cancer

#Pain affects millions of Americans each year, but many people don’t get the treatment they need. Pain been undertreated in the last decade because of fears of addiction and substance misuse and disorders. Many #healthcare providers therefore tend to undertreat pain.

If you have an early stage of #PancreaticCancer surgery may be an option. For the most benefit, a #PalliativeCare team should be brought in at the first diagnosis to start and ease discussions with you and your family about your goals for care.

Have you found #PalliativeCare services in your area, and made an appointment? Then it's time to get ready to meet the team. Here's what you need to know. https://getpalliativecare.org/howtoget/palliative-care-team-family-meeting/#PalliativeCare

Looking for #PalliativeCare in your area? Our Provider Directory is specifically designed for users to identify and locate palliative care providers in their area, quickly and easily, in both hospital and community-based settings. https://getpalliativecare.org/provider-directory/#PalliativeCare

#PalliativeCare who works together with your other doctors. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in your illness. And it can be provided along with treatment meant to cure you. When to ask for it -> https://getpalliativecare.org/when-should-you-ask-for-palliative-care-2023/#PalliativeCare

Facing #Alzheimers is very stressful for both the patient and #familycaregivers There is no cure for the disease, and patients will need more care and support as time goes on. #PalliativeCare will help

Understanding Palliative Care: Enhancing Quality of Life for Patients and Families https://www.mainehealth.org/news/2026/05/understanding-palliative-care-enhancing-quality-life-patients-and-families