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... get into a bath, the water should not be too warm. Really warm water can make the person feel sleepier and weaker, making it more difficult to get out of the tub. Soap tends to be drying to the skin.

By: CVH Team Caring for hair Illness tends to make people perspire, making their hair damp and sometimes tangled. Brushing someone’ s hair regularly can be a thoughtful gesture. Hair can be washed...

... a humidifier may help relieve some of the dryness in the mouth. See Video - Personal Hygiene - Helping with mouth care For more information about providing hands-on care, see Module 6 of the Caregiver...

... just a few bites of food. Do not push people to eat more, as nausea and vomiting may result. Despite your concern, focus on making mealtime a social occasion, and avoid making mealtimes a battle ground...

By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team  What is loss of appetite and loss of weight? When someone is living with a serious illness that can’ t be cured, they will typically experience an ongoing...

By: CVH Team Whether you are caring for someone full-time or even just occasionally helping out, caregiving can be mentally, physically and emotionally demanding. Although taking time for yourself is...

... else who visits can be asked to work within whatever system has been established. If you are helping someone take pills or tablets at the appropriate time, there are a few simple rules to follow: Wash...

... We take swallowing for granted until we have trouble doing it. Most of us have experienced an episode of choking when food or fluids enter the trachea (windpipe). This is called aspiration, and our lungs...

Sleep is a very complex process. Good sleep depends on physical, emotional, spiritual and environmental factors. There are many reasons why people with serious illness experience sleep disturbances. Some...

By: The Canadian Virtual Hospice Team What is shortness of breath? “ Air hunger” The medical term for shortness of breath is dyspnea . This has been defined as “ an uncomfortable awareness...