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One from the Heart Awards Breakfast
27TH ANNUAL ONE FROM THE HEART AWARDS BREAKFAST—A RESOUNDING SUCCESS! CHALLENGE GRANT MET AND EXCEEDED! FLASH UPDATE: We are delighted to report that the substantial Challenge Grant we announced with such trepidation the morning of the Breakfast has…
Hospice Care Helps You Deal With Capgras Syndrome
Capgras syndrome, also known as “imposter syndrome” or “Capgras delusion,” is a psychological condition characterized by an irrational belief that someone they know or recognize has been replaced by an imposter. For example, a woman may accuse her husband of…
Hospice Care Has 5 Important Tips For Lung Health
Lung health is important for every one of all ages, but particularly for aging seniors who may already have a host of other health conditions going on. Smoking can aggravate existing conditions, as well as cause cancer, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia,…
Celebration of Light Memorial Service – December 10 2:00-3:30 PM – San Mateo
You are invited to join Pathways and Skylawn during this time of remembrance. This memorial service brings light and warmth to the winter season in early December by remembering loved ones with music, readings and a candle-lighting ritual. Location: Skylawn…
Pathways HHH: The Holidays Don’t Stop For End of Life Care
The holidays are stressful but this is a good time to evaluate your senior loved ones. Just because you’re busy prepping for holiday festivities doesn’t mean end of life care gets put on hold. There are many days coming up…
Home Health Care Salutes the Men and Women Who Served Our Country
With November 11 being Veterans Day, there’s no better time to honor the men and women who have served our country. Veterans Day is a U.S. legal holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars. Back in 1918, an armistice…
The Difference Between Home Care, Palliative and Hospice Care
Since November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we thought we would touch on the differences that exist between types of care. A great deal of confusion remains when it comes to hospice, palliative and home health care, and…
Hospice Care is Vigilant About Preventing Infection
Infection prevention is critical in any healthcare setting, but particularly in hospice settings where infection can hasten and complicate the dying process. There are two upcoming days to take note of: October 15 through 21 is International Infection Prevention Week…
Home Health Care in San Francisco Emphasizes the Importance of Long-Term Care Planning
With October being Long-Term Care Planning Month and Organize Your Medical Information Month, we want to emphasize how critical it is to look ahead when planning for home health care finances in San Francisco. Many of us don’t hesitate to…
Bereavement and Grief Don’t Exclude Laughter
You may never think of putting humor and hospice in the same sentence but the truth is, the range of human emotions is vast for every circumstance and grief is no different. In fact, there is great healing power in…
