S THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 NEW by Jim Miller Underutilized Palliative Care Services Can Help Relieve Pain Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about palliative care? My husband suffers from lung disease and is receiving radiation for prostate cancer but is not terminally ill. I’ve heard that palliative care can help him with his pain and discomfort. What can you tell me? Searching Spouse Dear Searching, Palliative care is a very effective service that can help patients relieve the symptoms and stress that often comes with serious illness. But unfortunately, most people don’t know about it, or don’t understand how it can help them. Here’s what you should know. What is Palliative Care? Most people hear the words “palliative care” and think “hospice,” but they are different types of care. Hospice is reserved for when curative treatments have been exhausted and patients have less than six months to live. Palliative care, on the other hand, is a medical specialty that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping and even depression. It can also help patients deal with the side effects of medical treatment. Anyone with a serious illness can benefit from palliative care, including those with cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, HIV/AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and more. Palliative care is provided by a team including palliative care doctors, nurses, social workers and other specialists that work with your doctor to provide an extra layer of support and care. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with curative treatment. Palliative care teams are trained to help patients understand all their treatment options as well as the quality of life ramifications, so they can make informed decisions about what’s best for them. Often patients assume their doctors will take care of their pain and stress, but most doctors in our specialized medical system have not been well trained in pain and symptom management. That’s why palliative care is invaluable. Palliative care was developed in the United States in the 1990s but only became a formal medical subspecialty in 2008. Today, three-quarters of U.S. hospitals with more than 50 beds have a palliative care program, and 90 percent of hospitals with 300 beds or more offer it. How to Get Care There are around 6 million people in the U.S. that have a need for palliative care, according to the Center to Advance Palliative Care, but most patients don’t know to ask for it. If you feel that a palliative care specialist could help your husband, start by talking to his doctor and ask for a referral. If your doctor isn’t helpful, go to GetPalliativeCare.org, where you can search for a specialist in your area. Palliative care can be provided in in a variety of places, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctor’s clinics and at your own home. You’ll also be happy to know that most private insurance plans, as well as Medicare and Medicaid, cover palliative care services. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. MINISTER | from page 14 the Army Reserve. Kathy had become a believer at Albany State University through the ministry of Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship. They were married in 1982, and he continued to prepare for pastoral ministry. In 1989 they were called to a Baptist church in Capac, Mich. Later that year John was ordained and applied for standing in the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference. Over the past 29 years of pastoral ministry, John has continued to pursue further education. While in Michigan he attended Flint Bible Institute and London Theological Seminary in Ontario, Canada. John is also a skilled musician, playing guitar, banjo and mandolin. While at their second church – in upstate New York – John completed a second bachelor’s degree through the University of New York. During his ministry at Mayflower Congregational Church in Kingston, John finished a second master’s degree from Liberty Seminary in Lynchburg, Va. Pastor John served as Area Representative of the South Shore for the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference and is currently on the Credentials Committee, which appraises applications from churches and individuals. John also has served as Chaplain of the Sons of the American Revolution, Massachusetts Society in Plymouth. John and Kathy are approaching their 37th wedding anniversary. Their son, Luke, and his wife, Amber, live in Lancaster, Pa., and their daughter, Erin, and her husband, Mark, live in Wareham, Mass. After Kathy’s father’s passing last year, Kathy’s mother, Mindy, moved in with them in and will be with them here in Wakefield. John and his wife are looking forward to His continued direction in their lives. First Parish is located at One Church Street in Wakefield by Lake Quannapowitt. Their morning worship services are at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Their website is www.fpccwakefield.com. Page 19 ASKS | from page 18 A: It’s really competitive – not as competitive as the scout one – but we make fun of each other and have fun with it. We don’t win a trophy; it’s just bragging rights. It’s just for fun. Q: So, your mom finished third today. Was there much bragging or buildup? A: Well, we’re competitive in our family, so me winning was a lot of fun. Q: So you knew you would do better than your mom’s Titanic? A: Yeah, because my car had done well before. I know this car is good because I’ve raced it before. Q: What’s the best car you’ve seen in the Pinewood Derby races you competed in? A: The best car I’ve seen, it was by another scout. It was a very aerodynamic car, and it had enough weight so that it was perfect – how it was set up. Q: What did the car look like? A: It looked liked kind of an arrow-shaped car. It was like a stick body and a triangle on the back. Q: And that was a couple of years ago? A: Yes. Q: Do you know the kid who did it? A: His name is Liam [Martin]. He just came up to Boy Scouts. The kids who just came up still race with the Cub Scouts until they earn their rank, because they are still Cub Scouts, technically. Q: So, in the past, when you competed as a Cub Scout, your whole family participated? A: Oh yes, they competed in the Open Race, and I raced as a Cub Scout. Q: Anything else that you want to share about the event, maybe the history of the event and the satisfaction that you get out of it? A: I don’t know much about the history but as far as satisfaction, it’s definitely fun. You have fun with friends and it’s always fun to win something. Even if you do the Open Race and you don’t get a trophy, it’s fun when you are still winning. Q: So, how does this kind of event help you later? A: It helps you by showing sportsmanship and showing that you can work with other people. Q: So, you’re still young and you’re only in the Sixth Grade. Do you have any aspirations for ASKS | SEE PAGE 21 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA. 01970 Docket No. ES06P1678GM1 In the Interests of: Anastasia Hudson of SAUGUS, MA Minor NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Resignation or Petition for Removal of Guardianship of a Minor NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition to Resign as Guardian of a Minor or Petition for Removal of Guardian of a Minor filed by Diane Hudson on 03/13/19 will be held 04/08/2019 08:30 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing located 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970. 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. 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