While unpleasant to think about, it is a single universal truth that all our lives will one day come to an end. In honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month this November, we’ve compiled facts about the available options before you’re faced with the conflicting and overwhelming emotions of finding help for a loved one during this difficult time.

The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) designated November as National Family Caregivers Month as a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. In most cases, before patients need the help of a professional, they rely on the care provided by their own family members.

Did you know that 34.2 million adults in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t even know they have it? For a health condition that affects nearly 10% of the population, many people are uneducated on what it is, care, and how it can impact your overall health and quality of life.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of people living with Alzheimer's disease doubles every 5 years beyond the age of 65. In 2020, around 5.8 million Americans were living with the disease and this number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million people by 2060.