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Coping With End of Life Emotions
As you near the end of life, you will go through a roller coaster of emotions. The people who love, care for and support you will also go through a range of emotions. From fear and anger to regret and…
Family Dynamics: Transitioning From Hospice to Bereavement Care
We talk a lot about hospice care and transitioning throughout the last stage of life. But there is an “after” to all that — for the family and friends left behind, the grief doesn’t stop. In fact, this is when…
How to Recognize Complicated Bereavement Disorder
Losing a loved one is agonizing and distressing but unfortunately, it’s a common experience that most people face at least once in their lifetime. Most people experience normal grief and bereavement, characterized by a period of sorrow, numbness, guilt and…
Hospice: Living Fully Until the End
Contrary to popular belief, hospice isn’t a death sentence; rather, it is assistance to live your best life until the end. If you have a loved one in hospice in San Francisco and elsewhere, or you yourself are facing entering…
Confusion Still Present Between Palliative Care and End of Life Care
Palliative care and hospice care: Many people link the two in their minds, but while they are closely related, they are two distinct things. If your loved one is facing a serious illness, you’ve probably heard a lot about treating…
Examining the Aftermath of a Stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month — no better time to address the aftermath of a stroke, its symptoms and treatments. Many of our hospice care patients are stroke victims in San Francisco and elsewhere, so we hope this information…
When to Seek Help For Grief
Grief is a normal part of losing someone you love. While you never get over the loss, the all-encompassing pain of grief typically lessens with time. But sometimes, that intense grief can consume you and fails to subside even over…
It’s Never Too Late to Live Your Best Life
“Live Soulfully.” It’s a great point to ponder. It’s also the theme of this year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), held May 12 through 18 by the American Health Care Association (AHCA). The theme — “Live Soulfully” — celebrates…
Past, Present, Future: Honoring Our Military Every Day
This May is National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), a declaration that honors the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The entire month is devoted to six national observances highlighting the contributions of those who have served, ranging…
How Dance Can Help With Grief
Having just finished up National Dance Week April 19 to 28, the power of dance is at the front of our minds. This got us thinking: if dancing allows us to release stress and feel joy, can it make you…
