by Caitlin Baran, MD | Nov 16, 2023 | Advance Care Planning, Blog, Caregiving
Are you thinking about the future of your health and wondering how to talk with your kids about it? Have you lived with an illness for many years at this point? Are you facing a new diagnosis? Do you feel like things are changing for you? Wherever you’re at, you might...
by Caitlin Baran, MD | Jan 31, 2023 | Advance Care Planning, Blog, Caregiving, Coaching, End of life planning, Grief & Bereavement, Palliative Care
A tennis coach will help you fix your serve, they’ll force you to practice your backhand, and they’ll make you do speed drills. They’ll help you cultivate the skills you need to elevate your game. Similarly, an Aging & Illness coach helps you...
by Caitlin Baran, MD | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog, Caregiving, Grief & Bereavement, Palliative Care
Legacy Work is the process of reflecting on your life and creating something tangible to leave behind for your loved ones. It is about sharing special moments, stories, or thoughts, and connecting with those you love. Taking part in Legacy Work increases an...
by Caitlin Baran, MD | Jun 21, 2022 | Advance Care Planning, Blog, Palliative Care
Whether you have been newly diagnosed with a serious illness or having been living with one for some time, it is hard to know what questions to ask and how to choose the best treatment option for you. Medical jargon makes it even harder to see how potential treatment...
by Caitlin Baran, MD | May 10, 2022 | Blog, End of life planning
How you wish to live the final phase of your life, how you hope to die, and what happens after you die is personal. End of life planning empowers you to think through what you would like during the last stage of your life – such as medical, spiritual, emotional, and...