[Dr. H's Clipboard] 9 Ways to be Kind in 2018

Published: Thu, 01/11/18



jANUARY 11, 2018
In THIS ISSUE
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9 Ways to be Kind in 2018

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Is Palliative Care Right for YOU?
(Available NOW!)

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How to Approach Living While Dying


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Wishes To Die For draws real intentions for life from the hearts of readers and bridges personal desires for self-fulfillment with advance care planning.


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9 Ways to be Kind in 2018
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Can we be kinder to others by taking better care of ourselves?

Becoming set in our ways is a form of chronic illness. The New Year presents the opportunity to consider necessary life changes and make resolutions. Does being kind to yourself and others matter? Does having quality of life matter?  

If you had a life-limiting illness like heart disease or cancer, would you be more kind to yourself and your caregivers? The New Year might be the best time to think about palliative care as a kinder, gentler type of healthcare. Chronically ill patients might consider the alternative to the "beaten path" of traditional medical care through enrolling in a wellness program that focuses less on the medical condition and more on the mind, body and spirit.

Palliative care is a holistic approach for patients with chronic illness who are more concerned with living fully in 2018 rather than feeling miserable. Might we all benefit from being kind to ourselves and improving quality of life?

Here are nine ways to be kind to yourself
and maximize wellness in 2018:

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Resource Article

MOST PEOPLE WANT TO DIE AT HOME,
BUT MANY LAND IN HOSPITAL
GETTING UNWANTED CARE

Salient points from this article:
  • Become a doctor: 72% of doctors die at home.
  • Live in Sun City, AZ: Only 12% of people die in hospitals.
  • Be white: African American and Hispanic individuals under utilize advance care planning and hospice.
  • Choose nonprofit hospitals:Oncologist and doctors practicing at nonprofit hospitals were far more likely to recommend hospice.
  • Have a plan: If you don’t have a clear sense of your end-of-life wishes, you’ll follow the physician’s recommendations.
  • Be the change: As with any social change, progress occurs through the growing awareness and desire for liberty and justice for all with end-of-life care.


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February 7, 2018
8am - 2:00pm
The 4 Seasons to Caregiving Symposium
Del Webb Medical Center – Auditoriums A & B
14502 W Meeker Blvd.
Sun City West, AZ 85375

Click here for the symposium flyer

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Is Palliative Care Right For YOU?
by Kevin J. Haselhorst, MD

 
Click here to purchase your copy

The key to making medical decisions
is understanding palliative care:
Palliative Care is the
bridge between
advance care
and end-of-life care.

When you no longer have your health,
how will you spend your time and money?

Is quality of life more important than
staying alive at any cost?

This booklet will teach you:
  • What palliative care means in practical terms
  • The value of making your own medical decisions
  • How to gain peace of mind with chronic illness
Command respect during your next
doctor visit by saying,
"I receive palliative care."

Learn more at KevinHaselhorst.com

 
Kevin's World

SEIZING THE GREAT OUTDOORS

It dawned on me at the end of 2017 that I rarely spend time outside. While my car was being detailed, I rode my bike to the gym and remembered what it’s like to enjoy the great outdoors, breathe the fresh air and get in touch with nature. As a child, I couldn’t wait to go outside and play. What happened to those days? Like many people, I substituted recreation for busyness and believed staying inside was the best type of sunscreen.

I ended 2017 and began 2018 with back-to-back hikes up Camelback Mountain, and I now ride my bike to the gym. My 2018 resolution is to "seize the day" by spending some part of every day outdoors. If there’s a will, there’s a way, and what’s good for my body is good for my mind and spirit. I look forward to being a better version of myself in 2018 through spending more time outdoors.
 
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How to Approach Living While Dying

Living While Dying

Please support this film that makes “living while dying” easier for everyone to engage.

Help spread the word about
this Generosity fundraiser!

UPDATE

Immense Possibilities is a weekly public TV
and internet series that featured an interview with Cathy Zheutlin about Living While Dying. 

Watch the interview: (10 minutes)
Watch on Vimeo 


Cathy needs to raise more money for the music, the sound mix and the color corrections.  

Please help get the word out to others you think
might want to back this project!  

Only have time for 24 seconds? 

As Cathy explores the reality of her loved ones facing death, she turns the camera around and looks at herself.

How will she approach living while dying?

The end result of the film is to have viewers ponder and pick their own rite of passage.


 

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About Dr. Kevin Haselhorst

Dr. Kevin Haselhorst has enjoyed a lively career as an emergency medicine physician. While often caring for patients near the end of life, he has become painfully aware that they rarely seem to end life peacefully. These patients are typically burdened by multiple medical conditions, yet are repeatedly admitted to the hospital in hopes of holding off the inevitable. This results in patients and caregivers feeling more self-defeated and less personally fulfilled. He is the author of the book, Wishes To Die For,, which shows patients how to die with dignity.