Mariecurie.org.uk

Exercise and Keeping active with a terminal illness

There are lots ways to keep active when you're ill. Choose an activity you enjoy, as this will help you to keep doing it regularly. Here are some … See more

Actived: 8 days ago

URL: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/terminal-illness/wellbeing/exercise

What is a terminal illness

WebA terminal illness is an illness or condition which cannot be cured and is likely to lead to someone's death. It's sometimes called a life-limiting illness. On this page, we answer …

Category: Health Go Health

Caring for someone with Parkinson's at the end of life

WebParkinson’s causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. The main symptoms are tremor, stiff muscles (rigidity) and slowness of movement. Parkinson's also causes …

Category: Health Go Health

The causes of mobility issues and the how you can find support

WebFor some people, being less active can also cause additional physical and emotional problems. The additional physical and emotional problems that some people experience …

Category: Health Go Health

Recognising emergencies in palliative care

WebClinical emergencies can happen suddenly in palliative and end of life care. Without urgent medical attention, they can affect a patient's health and quality of life. They can also be …

Category: Medical Go Health

Mouth care at the end of life Information for professionals

WebTowards the end of life, people often become less interested in eating and drinking. If the patient’s mouth becomes dry, you can moisten it to keep them …

Category: Health Go Health

Supporting someone with a terminal illness

WebOur free Support Line is here for you on 0800 090 2309. If the person who's been diagnosed is visiting or staying in a hospice, you may be able to access support …

Category: Health Go Health

What is advance care planning

WebAdvance care planning is a process of thinking, talking, recording and sharing. It includes making decisions about personal issues and medical issues. In Scotland, advance care …

Category: Medical Go Health

Providing emotional care Information for healthcare professionals

WebIt's important to assess how well a patient is managing emotionally, especially after changes in their diagnosis or care. Feelings such as fear or sadness can affect how someone is …

Category: Health Go Health

Motor neurone disease towards the end of life For professionals

WebMotor neurone disease (MND) is a life-shortening, progressive disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. MND is classed as a terminal illness. MND attacks cells in the nerves …

Category: Health Go Health

Signs death is near Pre death signs and symptoms

WebIn the last weeks and days, people might experience: feeling weak and tired. sleeping more or being drowsy. feeling hot or cold. cold hands or feet. eating and drinking less. bladder …

Category: Health Go Health

Physical symptoms of grief

Weba hollow feeling in your stomach. tightness, or heaviness, in your chest or throat. oversensitivity to noise. difficulty breathing. feeling very tired and weak. a lack of energy. …

Category: Health Go Health

Report reveals difficulties British Muslims face accessing healthcare

WebA new report has laid bare difficulties British Muslims face when accessing palliative and end of life care. The report - a study between the Muslim Council of Britain, …

Category: Health Go Health

Lasting Power of Attorney health and welfare

WebA lasting Power of Attorney for health and welfare decisions gives someone else the right to make decisions about your healthcare and welfare. For example, decisions about …

Category: Health Go Health

Better end of life report 2021

WebThe survey ran for the last 2 weeks of March 2021 and respondents were from the following nations within Great Britain: - Scotland: 97. - Wales: 80. - England: 818. …

Category: Health Go Health

Getting NHS continuing healthcare fast tracked

WebTo get NHS continuing healthcare fast tracked, instead of doing a full assessment, your medical team will use an assessment called the Fast Track Pathway Tool. A doctor or …

Category: Medical Go Health

Homes under the Hammer’s Jacqui Joseph on life after bereavement

Web13 June 2022. We spoke to Jacqui Joseph of BBC1's Homes under the Hammer and Money for Nothing about her husband Andy, who died of cancer in 2018. Here she shares her …

Category: Cancer Go Health

NHS continuing healthcare

WebNHS continuing healthcare (sometimes called NHS CHC) is a funding programme. If you’re eligible, it pays for all your social care, including care home fees or carers if you’re living …

Category: Health Go Health