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This video will help empower patients by explaining 'goals of care' and the importance of developing these goals for one's palliative care treatment. It will teach patients and caregivers the role of family meetings and the importance of open and honest communication and taking into account one's values, wishes, and beliefs in palliative care.

This video will explain to patients the benefits of palliative care to the physical symptoms of their illness and side effects of their treatment: including pain, shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, and insomnia. It will also emphasize that it is important to speak up about one's needs so that patients can get the most out of their palliative care.

This video will explain to patients the connection between dealing with a serious illness and common psychosocial and emotional concerns. The video will explore the impact and management of both conditions like depression, anxiety, delirium, and agitation. It will also stress that the strength that comes from faith can be powerful for some patients living with serious illness.

If you're thinking about hospice, you know that the decision can be a difficult one. It means that you or your loved one is nearing the end of life. This guide can help you know when to start hospice, how to choose hospice, and how to get ready for home care.

Watch this video to learn about different chronic pain management options to help relieve symptoms so you can function better in your daily activities.

Watch this video to learn about the medications that can provide relief to those who suffer from chronic pain, the importance of taking these medications only as prescribed, and how to store potentially addictive opioid pain medications safely to avoid any accidental overdose.

Chronic pain can make working, sleeping and socializing with family and friends a challenge, but there are things you can do that can provide relief. Watch this video to learn about how lifestyle changes, such as stress reduction, exercise, healthy eating and getting enough sleep can improve your ability to enjoy everyday activities.

This video is a patient story about Cee Cee, who has fibromyalgia.

People who suffer from chronic pain that lasts longer than 3 months, endure more than just the physical symptoms related to their condition. Being in constant pain can cause you to lose sleep and become stressed or depressed, but there are ways to cope. Watch this video to learn how medication, therapy and the support of family and friends can help.