Written by: Amanda Phillips It could be that you have to sit and receive some kind of medicine infusion, which takes several hours at times, or even more. Staying in one position for such an...

Being a patient is never easy, but being a patient after having been a nurse has been a whole different reality. I never thought I would ever be on the other side of the bedrail,...

Written by: Amanda Phillips As the days shorten and temperatures cool, the simple comfort of warmth becomes, quite literally, essential to those of us living with chronic illness. Be it for joint pain, exhaustion, or...

Whether the stay in the hospital is planned or unplanned, preparing for days or even more to be spent away from home is stressful. Packing the right items can make a big difference and help...

Visiting someone in the hospital is a little daunting but really one of the most thoughtful things one can do for a friend or loved one. Whether they are in for a short stay or...

Infusion days are long and difficult, and keeping warm is a key to being at your most comfortable during treatments. Most infusion rooms are kept on the cooler side for equipment purposes, but that doesn't...