October is National Depression Awareness & Education Month, a time to review the signs, symptoms, and treatments available for depression and seek help if needed. More than one in six adults suffers from depression, a rate that’s been rising to…
September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for this life-threatening arrhythmia. According to the American Heart Association, atrial fibrillation is an irregular or quivering heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation (AFib or…
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, so we wanted to take this time to let you know the facts about this fastest-growing cancer diagnosis in the country. We also wanted to explore whether thyroid cancer is more common in the…
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, so if you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s in hospice care in San Francisco and elsewhere, we would like to talk about how to stay grounded while doing so. We know how frustrating…
Monday, September 18 is Respect For The Aged Day, an annual Japanese festival and national holiday whereby people celebrate by spending time with elderly friends and relatives. This is a time to respect elders within the community as a way…
Being able to spend your senior years in your own home is a gift — but remaining safe as you enjoy it is of paramount importance. From mobility problems that make it difficult to navigate stairs to dementia that makes…
Immunizations are critical in guarding against disease, especially in older adults who may have a chronic illness and a compromised immune system. In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month this August, we wanted to give you some tips on how…
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, created to raise awareness of the many ways in which individuals can cope with loss. If you have recently lost someone you love after a long illness, don’t navigate this difficult time on…
August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month and is designed to shed light on gastroparesis diagnosis, treatment, and overall quality of life. The goal is to help people understand what gastroparesis is and to help patients and their families better manage the…
Let’s celebrate Self-Care Month this July with some tips on how to best care for yourself and your loved one while in hospice in San Mateo and elsewhere. What exactly is self-care? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as…