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Help For Dealing With Life’s Rocky Roads
June 2 was National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day, celebrating the sweet deliciousness of chocolate, marshmallows and nuts. But while the national day of celebration has come and gone, we can’t help but draw parallels to life’s rocky roads at…
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Are Best Friends the Key to Longevity?
You always knew you couldn’t live without your best friends. But did you know you could be living longer because of them? Fascinating social science research shows us a correlation between social life and longevity, meaning who you choose as…
The Critical Role of Nurses in End of Life Care
Nurses are firmly positioned at the front lines of the healthcare industry, providing skilled care, compassion and comfort for patients and families. In honor of National Nurses Week (May 6 through 12), we take a moment to recognize the important…
How Hospice Benefits the ALS Patient
With ALS Awareness Month upon us, we thought it relevant to explore how hospice benefits ALS patients in San Francisco and beyond. Throughout the month of May, efforts are being made to raise awareness of and foster research for amyotrophic…
Slightly Elevated Blood Pressure After 80 May Help Against Alzheimer’s
Watching a loved one suffer, especially with Alzheimer’s disease, can be heart breaking. But hope is out there in the fight against many forms of dementia. A recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association…
Try Gardening or Meditation to Help Relieve Stress
May 3 is National Garden Meditation Day, so in that spirit, we will touch on the benefits of gardening and meditation for seniors as well as for those who have recently lost a loved one and need a way to…
The Possible Role Processed Foods Play in Alzheimer’s
Processed foods are seemingly unavoidable. Most of the grocery store is filled with them. It’s hard in today’s busy world to carve out time for healthy, fresh eating every time. But you may want to try a little harder, as…
Finding New Activities For Seniors With Dementia
As an adult child caring for your aging loved one — most likely a parent — who suffers from dementia in San Francisco, you already know how challenging daily activities can be. Because routine is a big part of a…
