St.Vincent's Manhattan

How do we face the death of a beloved parent? We turn to our friends and family to cope but often they aren't up to the difficult task of coping and caring for a demanding patient. Paying for medical care can be a nightmare as treatment is withheld unless funds are forthcoming. Where do we turn for spiritual comfort when our lives are falling apart? To beautiful, Catholic Mary Gardens, for restfulness, stillness and peace. A lethal combination of Alzheimer's and cancer is enough to paralyze anyone as mothers, daughters, sisters and friends rally round to make lives as meaningful as possible before the inevitable parting. We must learn to remember and honor our families before it is too late to say goodbye and make amends.