Pros and Cons of Feeding Tubes
With the approach of end-of-life in Santa Clara and elsewhere, it’s not uncommon for a hospice patient to lose his or her appetite due to the rapid shut down of organs and systems. Once the body starts to shut down,…
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Navigating Care For Cancer Patients
Friday, February 4 was World Cancer Day, an international day designed to raise awareness of cancer and promote its prevention, detection, and treatment. Many of our hospice patients in Alameda County and elsewhere are suffering from terminal cancer. Comfort and…
Grieving Multiple Losses At Once
Multiple grief comes in many forms. You may have lost a few people you love within a short period of time, or you may have lost one special person but it came at the same time you were going through…
Education is Vital in the Care of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Staff Education Week took place earlier in the month of February, designed to increase awareness of the importance of giving comprehensive dementia education to all staff and healthcare professionals working with these patients. Many Alzheimer’s patients are…
Eye Care For the End of Life Patient
Many patients in end-of-life care in Santa Clara and elsewhere suffer from eye conditions and diseases. With National Glaucoma Awareness Month upon us, we thought it would be fitting to talk about glaucoma and other conditions such as cataracts that…
How Hospice Care Focuses on Quality of Life
With January being International Quality of Life Month, we thought it appropriate to explore how hospice care in Alameda County and elsewhere focuses on quality of life — not just for the person in hospice but for their family members…
Eating Healthy Can Help With the Grieving Process
Did you know that if you are grieving, eating healthier can actually help with the process? It’s true. Bereavement services in San Mateo and elsewhere can also help, but focusing on a strong diet is a great start. In honor…
Hospice Care Helps to Celebrate Life
It’s important to view hospice care as a celebration of life rather than an anticipation of death. If your loved one is in hospice in San Francisco and elsewhere this new year, we want to enlighten you with some tips on how end-of-life…
Thoughtful Resolutions That May Benefit a Senior Loved One
With the New Year coming up, it’s time to start thinking about our resolutions. If you have a senior loved one currently in hospice care in San Mateo and elsewhere, your resolutions may look a bit different than in years…
Why Grief Can Seem Worse During the Holidays
Grief in and of itself is bad enough, but it can be magnified when the holidays roll around. That’s mainly because the holiday season is filled with reminders of the one you lost, as you’re surrounded by others who have…