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Palliative care pioneer sees essential role for Catholic health care

Dr. Ira Byock, a pioneer in palliative and hospice care, believes Catholic health care has a unique role to play as the nation’s understanding and acceptance of end-of-life care begins to turn a corner.

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Discuss death now to ease burdens for loved ones later

In the days immediately before and after a loved one dies, time may slow to a crawl or pass in a flash.

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One man’s story on caregiving is inspiring

While doing construction work in a couple of local nursing homes, Jim Murr said he didn’t like what he heard from the patients, who often had memory issues.

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