A local doctor says the holiday season can be that much harder for patients suffering from a terminal illness.
Dr. Daniel Mendelson, director of the Palliative Program at Highland Hospital, says that’s because the holidays are usually filled with creating positive memories.
And for those receiving care and treatment for chronic conditions or hospice patients, the holiday memories may not be fond ones.
Mendelson says a way around this is offering lots of support during this time of year. He says to help patients take their mind off of their illnesses, family members and friends can bring the holiday cheer to the location of the facility in which they’re receiving care.