The evidence is clear. Get the family involved in the medical care for a loved one’s chronic illness, and the chances of that patient living longer go up.
That message was delivered loud and clear at a South Central College lecture by Kit Chesla, a pioneer in the field of family involvement in the care of people suffering from dementia, heart disease, cancer or any other chronic illness.
She spoke at SCC as part of a forum sponsored by the Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society at Minnesota State Mankato. Chesla was the keynote speaker during a full day of workshops centered on the theme of nurses helping patients by helping families.
For the complete story, see Saturday's print edition or The Free Press e-edition at http://mankatofreepress.mn.newsmemory.com/.
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