Long Term Care Quotes

“Caregiving leaves its mark on us. No matter what we do to prepare ourselves the hole left behind looms large.”
― Dale L. Baker, More Than I Could Ever Know: How I Survived Caregiving

“Age On Purpose. Be intentional in your journey. You define aging. Don't allow aging to define you. It renders helplessness.”
― Macie P. Smith, A Dementia Caregiver's Guide to Care

“Last Comforts” was born when one nagging question kept arising early in my journey as a hospice volunteer. Why were people coming into hospice care so late in the course of their illness? That question led to many others that rippled out beyond hospice care. Are there better alternatives to conventional skilled nursing home operations? How are physicians and nurses educated about advanced illness and end-of-life care? What are more effective ways of providing dementia care? What are the unique challenges of minority and LGBT people? What is the role of popular media in our death-denying culture? What has been the impact of public policy decisions about palliative and hospice care?

The book is part memoir of lessons learned throughout my experiences with patients and families as a hospice volunteer; part spotlight on the remarkable pathfinders and innovative programs in palliative and late-life care; and part call to action.

I encourage readers – particularly my fellow baby boomers -- not only to make their wishes and goals clear to friends and family, but also to become advocates for better care in the broader community.”
― Ellen Rand, Last Comforts: Notes from the Forefront of Late Life Care

“It contains prebiotic and probiotic compounds that can restore your health in gentle and subtle ways that can be felt long term.”
― Amy Leigh Mercree, Apple Cider Vinegar Handbook: Recipes for Natural Living