Published On - July 5, 2019
Swearing the Pain Away
Swearing the Pain Away July 5, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW Don’t tell my mom, but sometimes I cuss. Not all the time, but occasionally. When I stub my toe or get a paper cut, swear words will inevitably fly out of my mouth. This is a common experience. But it turns out […]...
Published On - June 28, 2019
Refusing Pain Medications
Refusing Pain Medications June 28, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW Earlier this month, we discussed the connection between pain and suffering <link> and briefly noted that some people refuse pain medications. We’d like to explore that further here. People are often concerned about the ri...
Published On - June 21, 2019
Non-verbal Signs of Pain
Non-verbal Signs of Pain June 21, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW It can be difficult to know when someone is in pain, especially if they can’t say that they’re in pain. This happens a lot when someone has severe cognitive impairment or advanced disease that hinders communication. This can b...
Published On - June 14, 2019
Pain vs. Suffering
Pain vs. Suffering June 14, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW Not everyone with pain suffers and not all those who suffer have pain. That sounds wrong, doesn’t it? The nature of pain and suffering seem almost identical, and the terms are often used interchangeably. However, there are some import...
Published On - June 3, 2019
Talk Time For Tots: Excellent Educational Videos For Kids
Every child is unique and learns in a different way. Parents can make learning special for children. Watching Educational Videos for Kids can help facilitate learning. This is the reason why there are some websites on the net that offer educational resource, weblink for parents and teachers to...
Published On - May 23, 2019
About Palliative Care
About Palliative Care May 23, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW Sitting in a waiting room. IV dripping and my abdomen is aching. Headed into radiation for the fifth time this week. My guts burn like they’re on fire. I know I shouldn’t complain. This radiation is going to get rid of the cancer....
Published On - May 5, 2019
Complimentary Therapies
Complementary Therapies May 5, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW Complementary therapies have become quite popular in recent years, but what exactly are they? Conventional medicine, especially the American medical system, focuses on treating illness, disease, injury, and symptoms using medic...