by WV Caring | May 15, 2019 | Blog Articles
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Unfortunately, COPD is the third leading cause of death by disease in the United States, with West Virginia’s population leading the pack...
by WV Caring | Nov 28, 2018 | Blog Articles, Palliative Care
When a loved one is seriously ill, you want them to be the most comfortable and content they can be. Finding the best care to provide for their needs and conditions is important. When researching care options for your loved one, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with...
by WV Caring | Sep 20, 2018 | Blog Articles
This is the second installment of my journey with my mother, the hospice care conversation and the health concerns related to advanced illnesses. In writing this, I hope that more people start the hospice care conversation with their loved ones earlier. EIGHT YEARS...