
Managing Symptoms of Chronic Disease with Palliative Care
Chronic disease is, unfortunately, all too common in the United States; in fact, six out of ten Americans are living with at least one chronic illness. What’s worse, it’s rarely just the symptoms of the disease itself that patients have to wrestle with. They are also forced to cope with the side effects of treatments, the stress of healthcare costs, and the stigma of living with an ongoing disease, among other stressors. Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic illness can be devastating—and in a time like this, many find themselves wishing they had a network of support to lean on. That’s where