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Epidural A treatment used to manage pain in a region of the body. Medication is injected into the space between the vertebrae and the covering of the spinal cord. Yes E

Spirituality The core essence of self, reflected in the values and ideals that a person holds most closely. It addresses common human questions such as these: Who am I? Where do I come from? Why am I...

Hospice A caregiving facility that provides coordinated, multi-disciplinary care for people living with terminal illnesses and for their families and caregivers. “ Hospice care” is used interchangeably...

... illness. The goal of palliative care is to control pain and other symptoms, support emotional, spiritual and cultural needs and maximize functioning.

Clusters of rapid breathing that start with shallow breaths that become deeper and deeper, and then fade off, becoming shallower and shallower. Each cluster is separated by a pause in breathing.

... of dread, unease, stress and worry. Often accompanied by physical sensations (nausea, heart palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, or tension headaches).

A natural response to loss. A combination of emotional, physical, and spiritual processes that are uniquely individual.

Care that is designed to meet the physical, psychological, social, spiritual and practical needs of patients and caregivers facing terminal illness.

A treatment used to manage pain in a region of the body. Medication is injected into the spinal fluid, which fills the space between the covering of the spinal cord and the cord itself.

... the amount of urine produced by the kidneys. Available by prescription. Also known as water pills.