Need a go-to way to explain palliative care to patients? It's all about care, control, collaboration, and communication. Get Palliative Care's 4 “C”s can help your patient understand and ask for palliative care. ow.ly/LhtW50PxH01

.ASCO Guideline Update Highlights the Importance of Early Integration of #PalliativeCare for Patients With #Cancer via The ASCO Post ascopost.com/issues/august-…

“You can’t express how important it is to feel heard. The #palliativecare team truly cares about what is going on with me and my family." I can’t imagine life without palliative care" says Toby, living w/ #multiplesclerosis National MS Society getpalliativecare.org/living-well-se…

The Assistance Fund helps patients and families with out-of-pocket treatment costs for nearly 100 diseases They're just one of the 12 featured nonprofits in our blog. Let us know if you know of any others we should highlight. getpalliativecare.org/stressed-about…

#Palliativecare can be of great help to patients at any stage of the #cancer journey, as one expert explained. curetoday.com/view/palliativ… via CURE Today

Our medications need to change as we get older. What might be right for a middle-aged person could be quite different for #olderadults. So, always review your medications with all of your doctors (including #palliativecare to make sure that the benefits outweigh the risks.

Our Provider Directory allows you to quickly and easily find #palliativecare services in your area - in the hospital, office/clinic, nursing home, or even your own home. getpalliativecare.org/howtoget/find-…

#PalliativeCare Movement Achieves Significant Progress in #California via CHCF chcf.org/blog/palliativ…

Triage Health offers education on the legal and practical issues related to navigating a serious illness, and offers a toolkit to help patients find the financial resources they need They're our final of 12 nonprofits highlighted this month. getpalliativecare.org/stressed-about…

Fatigue isn’t just about feeling sleepy. It’s complex, affecting your mind and body, causing you to easily tire, and be unable to do everyday tasks or stay focused. If left unaddressed, it can lessen your quality of life and prevent you from getting the treatment that you need.

More on Fatigue: It’s important to address it as soon as you recognize it. Bring it up to your #healthcare team, so you can work together to improve your quality of life and better manage your illness. getpalliativecare.org/how-addressing…

Top #oncologists say everyone with advanced #cancer needs early #palliativecare. Here are 6 things to know. abcnews.go.com/Health/top-onc…

#Heartfailure is a serious illness that can take a toll on quality of life. If you are living with heart failure, you already know that it is a serious illness in which the heart is unable to pump blood properly. #PalliativeCare can help. getpalliativecare.org/how-palliative…

Enjoying the last hours of summer this #LaborDay? Well, if you are looking for some motivation today, you've got to check out one of our podcasts: Patients and families living w/ serious illness but enjoying a great quality of life. getpalliativecare.org/podcasts/a-qua…

Most doctors are trained to focus on the cure and treatment of the disease rather than on your quality of life issues. That’s where #palliativecare comes in. When symptoms, stress, and side effects are not under control, request that your doctor ask for a pal care consult.

If your child has #sicklecell disease, you know the heart ache of watching a child in pain. There is a way to help your child feel better and live as well as possible: ask for #palliativecare. #SickleCellAwarenessMonth getpalliativecare.org/living-well-wi…

"Knowing that team is looking at you as a whole person and advocating for you - I could not imagine going through what I went through without #palliativecare as part of my team." - Christine #ovarian #cancer #GYNCSM National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

#Families caring for a loved one with #Alzheimers and other #dementia need a lot of support and assistance. Getting #palliativecare early is important. Learn more. getpalliativecare.org/whatis/disease……

A #prostatecancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming and scary, but you don’t have to face it alone. #PalliativeCare helpsp you by managing symptoms, reducing stress, and improving your quality of life every step of the way. #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth getpalliativecare.org/how-palliative…

On #InternationalDayOfCharity we're re-upping our blog that features 12 incredible #nonprofit orgs that help consumers offset costs of medical expenses. Check them out; and also let us know if we are missing any! getpalliativecare.org/stressed-about…