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Nurses Are a Pivotal Element in Hospice Care
What would we do without nurses? They are the glue that holds everything together. They are the nurturers, the front line responders, the heart and soul of any healthcare facility. And with May comprised of both National Nurses Day and…
Grieving From a Distance: Finding New Ways to Say Goodbye
With COVID-19 still gripping the nation, it can be easy to forget our seniors who are passing amidst this global pandemic. But for family members of these seniors, it can be difficult and emotionally overwhelming to face saying goodbye to…
How to Make Difficult End of Life Decisions During a Crisis
If you have a loved one in end of life care in Alameda County and elsewhere, you know how fraught with emotion this time is. You’re essentially in crisis mode, trying to work through logistics, care plans, and schedules all…
Caring For Our Veterans With Compassion and Dignity
Monday, May 25 marks Memorial Day, a federal holiday to remember, honor, and mourn the military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans are very dear to us, as we see many of them as…
Alcohol Use During Grief: How it Affects the Healing Process
Many people turn to alcohol when coping with grief, either stemming from their own terminal illness diagnosis or from watching a loved one go through hospice and pass on. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, organized by the National Council on…
The Role of Palliative Care For Oral Cancer
Palliative care can be extremely helpful for those undergoing treatment for oral cancer. With April being Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we thought it appropriate to shed some light on palliative care — a valuable service offered in Alameda County and elsewhere.…
Occupational Therapy Can Help Even During End of Life Care
Occupational therapy isn’t just for young, otherwise healthy people. It can be a tremendous help for those in end of life care in San Mateo and elsewhere, too. April is Occupational Therapy Month, a time to pay homage to occupational…
Understanding the Benefits of Good Air Quality For Our Senior Loved Ones
With Air Quality Awareness Week coming up in May, we thought now would be the perfect time to explore the benefits of good air quality for seniors in San Francisco and elsewhere. If you have a loved one in hospice…
Why Seniors Are at Risk For Accidental Poisoning
National Poison Prevention Week, which takes place the third week of March, raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide, an opportunity to highlight the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages while promoting community involvement in poisoning prevention. Each year,…
A Social Worker’s Role in End of Life Care
It’s National Professional Social Work Month — what better time to celebrate the important role of social workers in the hospice care system? If you have a loved one currently in end of life care in San Francisco and elsewhere,…
