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Where We Are in Understanding or Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease?
A lot of progress has been made in the understanding and possible prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, but there is still so much that scientists don’t know. Right now there is no cure for this disease that affects more than six…
How to Truly Help Someone Who is Grieving
If someone you love is mourning the loss of someone they love, you may be at a loss as to what to say or do to comfort them. Sometimes it’s enough to let them know you’re there for them. But…
A Senior’s Need For Both Quality and Quantity of Water
August is National Water Quality Month and World Water Week is August 23 to September 1. In honor of these two important dates, today’s blog will focus on why quality and quantity of water counts when it comes to a…
The Incredibly Common Experience of Grief
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, so we would like to use this space to talk about the commonalities of grief that form the foundation for most people who have lost someone in Alameda County and elsewhere. This day…
Planning and Sharing Your Legacy For Future Generations
In honor of “What Will Be Your Legacy” month this August, we will talk about how to plan and share your legacy for future generations. This is a great time to reflect on what you have, how you will protect…
There’s Still Time to Talk About Your End of Life Wishes
August 8 has been designated Dying to Know Day and it’s an annual campaign that’s all about empowering people at all stages to live and die well. A big part of that is being proactive about end-of-life planning. The premise…
Easing the Sandwich Generation Squeeze
If you are a middle-aged adult in your 40s or 50s and are tasked with caring for your own children as well as your elderly parents at the same time, you are a part of the sandwich generation. This can…
When Apathy Overtakes Grief
Grief can be such an overwhelming emotion that apathy, when it does take over, can be a welcome relief because it’s an absence of feeling. This can be a common occurrence in those who are making their way through the…
How the Decision For End-of-Life Care is Made
When a senior and his or her family are facing end-of-life care decisions, there are many considerations that come into play. Much of the decision-making will fall on the family, especially in the case of elders who are unable to…
A Bit of Pre-Planning Can Make July 4th Celebrations Elder-Friendly
July 4th is a day of celebration for our country’s independence, bringing people of all ages together to attend barbecues, parades, beach gatherings, and fireworks. But for those with loved ones in hospice care in Santa Clara and elsewhere, or…
