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What is a chronic illness?
A chronic illness is an illness that lasts for a very long time and usually
cannot be cured completely. However, chronic illnesses often can be controlled
through diet, exercise, and certain medicines. Examples of chronic illn... |
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Why can coping with a chronic illness be so difficult?
When you are ill with bronchitis or the flu, you know
you will be feeling better and functioning normally within a week or so. A
chronic illness is different. A chronic illness may never go away and... |
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As a caregiver, you will need to evaluate the long-term care
needs of your loved one. In making this evaluation, it is important to
consider financial options. Long-term financial planning is important for
everyone, but it is essential when you ar... |
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What is palliative care?
Palliative care is a special type of medical care that focuses on treatment
of the symptoms people may have when they are living with a chronic
(long-standing) illness, such as cancer or heart failure. It is often compared
to t... |
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