Caregiver challenge: Needs double as end of life nears
Most rely on family members to provide that support.
Most rely on family members to provide that support.
Just 3 out of 10 accurately understood what their loved one wanted.
Todd Alward, diagnosed with ALS four years ago, is preparing to die.
In nurturing bonds with patients, aspiring professionals gain new perspectives.
'We just want to help each other through this. ...A lot of people can't get that long of a life with each other.'
Study finds significant increase in symptoms, despite efforts to improve end-of-life care.