Starting a new medicine is as simple as taking your prescription to the pharmacy. But how do you know when it is time to quit taking a drug altogether?

Caregivers play a vital role in senior health, from managing medications and preventing falls to monitoring mental health and handling emergencies. At the UAB Medicine, there are resources to help caregivers effectively support the health and well-being of older adults.

The UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care has teamed up with Heartstrings Creative Co. to help patients and families create meaningful keepsakes for coping with bereavement. The collaboration supports innovation in legacy-building, which has become a key part of modern palliative care.

UAB Medicine’s Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care delivers world-class care to older adults and patients with advanced or life-threatening illnesses as well as survivorship care and dignified end-of-life care. Our palliative care services are offered for both inpatients and outpatients, depending on the patient’s circumstances and preferences. Our Services Include: Inpatient The 12-bed […]