Remembering Andy: Letter From Dr Peter Dixon
It is with great sadness we announce the death of CDF Founder Matthew (Andy) Baxter. The Cunniff Dixon Foundation sorely misses our visionary and leader… Read More
Resources: for families & patients
- June 25, 2018
- Blogs
- Support Groups
Music Heals: CDF Physician award winner, Dr John Saroyan, plays some tunes with his patient outside his nursing home
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When Your Loved One Is Ready for Hospice Care – and You Aren’t
Many painful emotional issues face family members and friends when a loved one becomes terminally ill. These include communicating the diagnosis to others; overcoming denial… Read More
How to Talk to Your Children about End-of-Life Care
This period of time can be uncomfortable for all – which is why many families choose not to have the “tough conversation” about what… Read More
Palliative care improves care quality, reduces costs for advanced cancer patients with comorbidities
Patients with incurable cancer and numerous other serious health conditions who consulted with a palliative care team within two days of hospitalization had significant savings… Read More