‘No-one should have to carry loved one to hospital’

‘No-one should have to carry loved one to hospital’

A man was forced to carry his grandfather into hospital due to a chronic ambulance shortage. Steve Parsons’s grandfather collapsed at his home in Monmouthshire but was advised to take him to hospital himself as no ambulances were available. On their way to the Grange Hospital in Torfaen, the 83-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest. Fortunately … Read more

Grief Can Strike Even Before a Loved One Is Gone

Grief Can Strike Even Before a Loved One Is Gone

By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Feelings of grief are expected after the loss of a loved one, but having those feelings when your loved one has a terminal illness is also real and can fluctuate over time, experts say. Individuals can adjust to their emotional pain, according to a … Read more

‘Challenge to believe I’m loved’

‘Challenge to believe I’m loved’

Sophie was so lonely she felt like life was “not worth living” until she got help from a local charity. Platform 1 in Huddersfield helps people dealing with isolation. If you or someone you know is struggling with issues raised by this story, find support through the BBC Action Line. Source link

When Loved One Is in ICU, Spouse Sees Health Risks

When Loved One Is in ICU, Spouse Sees Health Risks

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If your husband or wife is hospitalized in intensive care, you’re more likely to have a heart attack or other serious heart problem in the next few weeks, a new study warns. “Spouses of ICU patients should pay attention to their … Read more

Tips for supporting loved ones with alcohol use disorders | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Tips for supporting loved ones with alcohol use disorders | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

The support of friends and family is important in the journey to recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD). The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, which leads research on AUD, shares information on how you can help a loved one. Participate. Seek a program to help you support your loved one. Programs like Al-Anon … Read more