Meeting Loved Ones Where They Are
Experts share practical advice on communication, burnout, decision-making, and preserving dignity throughout the caregiving journey The questions in this issue’s roundtable stem from the personal experiences of many of our colleagues. Together, they describe a shift that happens as our loved ones age and need more intensive care. Communication becomes more challenging ; physical abilities […]
The Care We Carry
Insights from an ER physician A quiet promise, often unspoken, guides me through every shift as an emergency physician: Every caregiver deserves to feel safe in the care my team and I provide to their loved one. In the emergency department, caregiving looks different. It isn’t bathed in warm light or underscored by calm music. It […]