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☆ Why My Father Called Me Son, Daughter, He, She and It
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Rachel Noah Matlow | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

But I joke that he’s the most gender-affirming father I could have ever wished for. Perhaps the ability to forget assigned gender is one positive lesson we can learn from the havoc Alzheimer’s otherwise wreaks on people’s brains and families. Not long ago, my father introduced me to one of his caregivers like this: “This is my cousin, my nephew, my niece, my — everything.” He wasn’t sure anymore how we were related. The shock of death still comes even when you’ve been preparing for it. Weeks ago, on July 6, my father was transferred to palliative care, where he died three days later.

Persons: “ Rachel ”, Noah, ”, you’ve

☆ Belgian hospital pioneers pet visits to patients
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Bart Biesemans | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Greta Donnay, 56, who is hospitalized at Sint-Trudo hospital, plays with her dog Rambo, in Sint-Truiden, Belgium July 5, 2023. REUTERS/Bart BiesemansSINT-TRUIDEN, Belgium, July 6 (Reuters) - A Belgian hospital has built a pavilion to allow pets to visit patients who are in palliative care or with illnesses that require long-term care in a bid to boost patients' wellbeing. Most hospitals worldwide do not allow pet visits for reasons of hygiene and contamination risks, and for years long-term patients at the Sint-Trudo hospital who wanted to see their pets had to do that in the hospital courtyard. But in conversations between cancer patients and hospital psychologists, the idea grew for a dedicated indoor space - separate from but connected to the hospital - and the result is a pet visit pavilion that opened last month. "For long-term hospital residents, mental wellbeing is very important in their recovery, and reconnecting with pets really helps," said spokeswoman Miet Driesen at Sint-Trudo in Sint-Truiden, Belgium.

Persons: Greta Donnay, Rambo, Bart Biesemans SINT, Miet Driesen, you've, Driesen, Bart Biesemans, Geert De Clercq, Sandra Maler Organizations: Sint, REUTERS, Belgian, Thomson Locations: Sint, Truiden, Belgium, TRUIDEN

WILMINGTON, Delaware, June 29 (Reuters) - A legal case making its way through the courts could remove the abortion pill mifepristone from the market or restrict access to the drug. George Delgado - A California palliative care specialist, Delgado helped pioneer "abortion reversal" treatments for women who change their mind after taking mifepristone. Circuit Court of Appeals as an example of the harm caused by the approval of the abortion pill. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists has said abortion reversal is not supported by science and does not meet clinical standards. Foley said in his abortion pill testimony he also treats women for abortion pill reversal.

Persons: George Delgado, Delgado, mifepristone, Gynecologists, Ingrid Skop, Skop, Donna Harrison, Harrison, Tyler Johnson, Johnson, AAPLOG, Steven Foley, Foley, CMDA, Tom Hals, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: U.S, Circuit, Appeals, American, of Obstetrics, American Association of Pro, Christian Medical, Dental, Charlotte Lozier Institute, Reuters, Indiana, Alliance, Hippocratic, Republican, FDA, Thomson Locations: WILMINGTON , Delaware, California, Texas, Florida, North Dakota, An Indiana, Indiana, Wilmington , Delaware

☆ I spent 10 years studying what makes us happy in life—here's the No. 1 thing I overlooked the entire time
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Gretchen Rubin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The smell of eucalyptus, for example, always reminds me of the 10 lovely months I lived in San Francisco. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Marloes De Vries for CNBC Make ItSmells can also boost awareness, too. When I'm in a situation that makes me anxious, like being backstage before giving a big talk, I hold a pen. When I took my laptop to a small neighborhood library to write in its quiet workroom, for example, I got distracted by someone's cough. Just as you do periodic sweeps of your home to clear clutter, you can clear clatter, too.

☆ Macron says France will prepare 'end of life' bill this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

He said the bill would build on the work of a group of 184 randomly appointed French citizens who have debated the issue since December. Macron did not say whether he wanted euthanasia or assisted suicide to be allowed in France or if the bill would include either or both. Assisted suicide - where medical personnel give someone the means to kill themselves - or voluntary euthanasia - where a physician plays an active role to end a person's life at that person's request - is allowed in several countries in Europe. Assisted suicide has been legal in Switzerland since the 1940s. Some other countries accept only passive euthanasia, where, at the patient's request, some medical treatments are stopped, causing the person's death.

☆ How Does Hospice Care Work?
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Dana G. Smith | More About Dana G. Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, have both transitioned into hospice care at home. The Carter Center announced that Mrs. Carter, 96, who has dementia, entered hospice in November, and that “she and President Carter are spending time with each other and their family.”Hospice provides end-of-life palliative care with a focus on the patient’s comfort and dignity. Hospice agencies offer access to physicians, nurses, health aides, social workers and chaplains who assist patients and their families with everything from symptom management to funeral arrangements. The care is typically provided where the patient lives, whether that’s at a private home or in an assisted living facility. Hospice “is really focused on caring for people — and their caregivers or loved ones — to help them have the best quality of life possible for the time that they have left.”Here’s what hospice care entails and how to decide if and when it’s right for you or your loved one.

Persons: Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, Carter, there’s, ”, Carly Zapata Organizations: Carter Center, University of California Locations: ”, San Francisco

☆ Fact Check-Canada’s assisted suicide law does not currently apply to minors
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Health Canada told Reuters it has no immediate plans to extend medically assisted death to minors, contrary to claims circulating online in January 2023. There are various requirements to be eligible, one of which is that the person needs to be at least 18 years old and be able to make health care decisions for themselves (here). The post likely refers to Canada’s mature minor doctrine when it says “mature minors act”, which allows minors who are mature enough to make health care decisions independent from their parents (here). Each province and territory have different laws on what age it presumes a minor can make health care decisions. Health Canada told Reuters that it does not allow medically assisted deaths for minors and has no immediate plans to change this.

☆ Psychedelic therapies are on the horizon. Who will administer them?
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Danica Jefferies | Danica Jefferies Is An Intern With The Data Graphics Team For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Psychedelic therapy is nowhere near as simple as filling a prescription and taking a pill at home. A clinical psychologist, she founded and now leads the first accredited psychedelic therapy training program in the U.S. at the California Institute of Integral Studies. The psychedelic therapy program entails 150 hours of instruction and several in-person training sessions. So why the growing interest in using psychedelic drugs for mental health? Treatment with psychedelic drugs is not as simple as giving the patient a pill to take at home, and it’s not for everybody.

Starting in March, people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness will be able to access assisted death. Some individuals have come forward in local news reports saying they are seeking assisted death because they lack appropriate housing or other supports. The federal agency serving veterans says at least one employee suggested assisted death unprompted to at least four veterans between 2019 and 2022. It is investigating another such allegation, a spokesperson said in an email, adding advice on assisted death is not a department service. L.P., who suffers from anorexia and asked to be identified by her initials, hopes to access assisted death when it is available.

CNN —Brazil soccer great Pelé’s general health is gradually improving after he was hospitalized last week in Sao Paulo after contracting a lung infection, according to a statement from the hospital treating him. “He is sick, he is old, but at the moment he is there because of a lung infection, and when he gets better he will go back home again. “My friends, I want to keep everyone calm and positive,” said a statement on Pelé’s Instagram page. And watch Brazil in the World Cup too!”Pelé is widely considered to be one of the greatest soccer players in history. He played in four World Cups, winning three – in 1958, 1962, 1970 – as well as scoring 12 goals in 14 games.

☆ Pelé’s daughters say he was hospitalized last week with a lung infection following bout of Covid-19
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Marcia Reverdosa | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —In an interview aired Sunday night on TV Globo, Pelé’s daughters said the Brazilian soccer great was hospitalized last week in Sao Paulo after contracting a lung infection, following a Covid-19 infection. “He is sick, he is old, but at the moment he is there because of a lung infection, and when he gets better he will go back home again. He is not saying goodbyes in the hospital at the moment”, said Pelé daughter’s Kely Nascimento. Ahead of the game, Brazil coach Tite and assistant coach César Sampaio spoke about their interactions with Pelé. “We just ask you all to please say a prayer, do whatever you do and please send him very positive vibes.

☆ Hospital reports Pelé responding well to treatment for respiratory infection
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

SAO PAULO — Brazilian soccer great Pelé is responding well to treatment for a respiratory infection and his health condition has not worsened over the latest 24 hours, the Albert Einstein hospital said Saturday. The 82-year-old Pelé has been at the hospital since Tuesday. Get well messages have poured in from around the world for the three-time World Cup winner, who is also undergoing cancer treatment. Kely Nascimento, Pelé’s daughter, posted several pictures on Instagram from Brazil fans in Qatar wishing her father well with flags and banners. Nelson Almeida / AFP via Getty ImagesThe Albert Einstein hospital said Friday that Pelé is getting antibiotics to treat an infection at the same time he undergoes chemotherapy against cancer.

☆ Brazil soccer legend Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Gabriel Araujo | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

loading"I'm strong, with a lot of hope and I follow my treatment as usual," Pele said. Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time if not the greatest, was admitted to hospital on Tuesday to re-evaluate his cancer treatment. He had a tumor removed from his colon in September 2021 and has been receiving hospital care on a regular basis. The newspaper also said he had a general swelling and cardiac issues when admitted to hospital earlier this week, as previously reported by ESPN Brasil. On Thursday, Pele said in an Instagram post that he was at the hospital for a "monthly visit".

☆ Chris Hemsworth receives ‘strong indication’ of a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease while filming new show
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Chris Hemsworth embarked on a personal and physically demanding journey for his new series “Limitless” that ultimately led to a sobering discovery. Most of us, we like to avoid speaking about death in the hope that we’ll somehow avoid it,” he told Vanity Fair. “I think that’s my favorite episode. “Doing an episode on death and facing your own mortality made me go, ‘Oh God, I’m not ready to go yet,’” he later added. “I want to sit and be in this space with a greater sense of stillness and gratitude.

Born-Alive Infants RegulationThe measure would enact a law making any infant “born alive” at any gestational age a legal person, a protection that already exists under a federal law passed 20 years ago. It would criminalize health care providers who do not make every effort to save the life of an infant “born during an attempted abortion” or after labor or C-section. Doctors say they are concerned that the law will limit palliative care for infants who are born but will not survive.

☆ Hospices of Hope Moldova vă invită la un eveniment caritabil online!
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-02 | by ( Alte Articole | ) www.civic.md time to read: +4 min

Hospices of Hope Moldova este organizație de caritate care dezvoltă și sprijină serviciile gratuite de îngrijire paliativă din Republica Moldova. EngI am honored to invite you to an Online Cooking Charity Event dated April, 10, organized by Hospices of Hope Moldova (HoHM) in cooperation with authorized nutritionist, Olga Odobescu. HoHM is a part of an international charity organization, which is dedicated to the efficient and active development of the free Palliative Care services in South Europe. Initiated in the Republic of Moldova since 2008, HoHM started developing actively the National Network for Palliative Care Services in 2017 – the first one in the country. All the collected funds will be redirected to maintaining the free palliative care services offered by the Hospices of Hope Moldova network.

Persons: Ro, sâmbătă, ora, alături, nutriționista certificată, Olga Odobescu, Olga Odobescu estennutriționist, sâmbătă Ora, Odobescu, Olga ne, Aspecte, Linkul, sănătos, certificat, numărul de, inclusiv, progresiv, viață, Eng, HoHM, Olga Organizations: Hope Moldova, din Republica Moldova, Hospices, National Network for Palliative Care Services Locations: din, domeniul, Plata, South Europe, Republic of Moldova, Orhei, Hope Moldova

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