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Utilizing Rituals to Help Navigate Your Way Through Grief
Part of coping with grief is taking solace in proven rituals as well as the comfort of others. That’s why bereavement services in Alameda County and elsewhere can be so helpful. They form a critical part of our healing rituals,…
Why the Flu Vaccine is Even More Important This Year
December 6 to 12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) which highlights the importance of getting the flu vaccination. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness brought on by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and even the lungs in some cases. Causing…
Seasonal Changes Can Cause Disruption in Your Loved One’s Life
Changes naturally occur throughout the seasons. From summer and hot weather to the colder holiday time peppered with family gatherings, the seasons can indeed have a major effect on your loved one’s life, particularly as it pertains to home health care…
Understanding the Use of Antibiotics in Seniors
U.S. Antibiotic Week is November 18 to 24, an annual observance highlighting the steps everyone should take to improve antibiotic prescriptions and use. Antibiotics can indeed save lives and are vital tools for treating many common and serious infections, such…
Grief May Start Long Before the Actual Loss
You may assume the debilitating sorrow of loss can’t set in until your loved one actually dies, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Especially when someone you love has been in hospice in Santa Clara and elsewhere for…
What We Know Now About Alzheimer’s Disease
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, designated by President Ronald Reagan back in 1983. At that time, fewer than two million Americans suffered from Alzheimer’s; today, that number has increased to nearly 5.4 million. November also happens to be…
Veterans: The True Cost of Heroism
Veterans Day is coming up on November 11, which pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but particularly gives thanks to living veterans who have served their country honorably during war or peace time. Veterans Day takes place on November…
Managing Bone and Joint Health During Hospice
Pain in the bones and joints is common in the final stages of life, especially if the patient suffers from bone cancer or osteoporosis. Just lying in bed for prolonged periods of time can cause pressure on the bones and…
Is it Possible (or Healthy) to Not Grieve?
If you have recently lost a loved one in Alameda County and elsewhere, but you’re feeling empty inside, you may wonder: is it possible (or even healthy) to not grieve? Well, like everything else about grief, it’s complicated. There’s something…
How Hospice Became Hospice Care
Saturday, October 10 marks World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, with this year’s theme being Palliative Care: it’s “My Care, My Comfort.” This day of action was created to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care globally. We thought it…
