Try: Try to offer emotional support try to listen with compassion without judging if cr is concerned that his or her remaining quality of life will be poor validate those concerns but let cr know that together you’ll make the most of the remaining time that you’ll be there with him her this will be especially necessary if cr has experienced loss of a support system — perhaps due to death or a move try to offer hope if cr has enough energy encourage him her to do some exercise which helps lift a person person’s spirits suggest but don’t insist that cr join a support group some support groups share their experiences and feelings while others engage in activities like yoga or guided meditation support groups can be found at your local hospital try to find one that fits cr cr’s personality and p

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Social, Spiritual, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision

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References: Suggest that cr try talking with his her clergy references adapted from www care com caring for seniors undergoing chemotherapy by staff writer no date

Keywords: Quality of life serious illness recovering depressed depression spirits

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed