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Making Memorial Day Memorable
Monday, May 31 marks Memorial Day 2021, a time to remember the men and women who have perished while serving in the United States military. We see a lot of veterans in our home care and hospice care services in…
Why Grief Continues Even Years Later
Grief isn’t a one-and-done emotion. It’s not static, unmoving, fixed or defined. Rather, people tend to flow in and out of grief, some hit hardest at the beginning, with grief evening out over time. Others are in a state of…
Don’t Be Too Quick to Dismiss Dark Humor
Dark humor: you see it in movies, on TV and you even use it to joke around with close friends. But dark humor when going through palliative care? Why not? It can help break the tension and lead to a…
Occupational Therapists Provide Key Benefits During All Life Stages
With April being Occupational Therapy Month, we thought it would be a good time to explore the top benefits of occupational therapists (OTs) during all stages of life, including during end of life care in San Mateo and elsewhere. Occupational…
Dig In: How Gardening Helps During Stressful Moments
April is here and it’s time to get out the trowel and seeds, and hit the garden. Gardening can be a stress reliever, which may come as a great comfort to those who are going through stressful times. Whether you’re…
Bereavement May Compound the Symptoms of Chronic Illnesses
It’s bad enough if you are suffering from grief after the loss of a loved one, but when you also suffer from a chronic illness, bereavement may actually worsen your symptoms. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day takes place in May,…
Patient Safety at End of Life
As a patient nears the end of life, safety is a main concern due to their progressing illness, weakness, fatigue, and limited mobility. In honor of Patient Safety Awareness Week this March, we will delve into the issue of patient…
Why Deep Vein Thrombosis May Be More Common in the Elderly
With March being Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, it’s a good time to take a closer look at this condition that is more common in seniors. While deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) can affect anyone of any age, adults over the age of…
Are Grief and Bereavement the Same Thing?
Many people use the words grief and bereavement interchangeably, but it turns out they mean slightly different things. It’s hard to process or accept when a loved one dies. While death brings an end to your loved one’s suffering, yours…
Struggling to be Heard: Practice Active Listening With Loved Ones Who Have Alzheimer’s
If your loved one in hospice care in San Francisco and elsewhere has Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia, it can be tough to communicate like you once did. But one of the challenges of Alzheimer’s, in addition to memory…
