Category Hospice Topics
Why Deep Vein Thrombosis May Be More Common in the Elderly
With March being Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, it’s a good time to take a closer look at this condition that is more common in seniors. While deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) can affect anyone of any age, adults over the age of…
Struggling to be Heard: Practice Active Listening With Loved Ones Who Have Alzheimer’s
If your loved one in hospice care in San Francisco and elsewhere has Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia, it can be tough to communicate like you once did. But one of the challenges of Alzheimer’s, in addition to memory…
The True Benefits of Caring For Our Loved Ones
If you are caring for a loved one as part of end of life care in Santa Clara and elsewhere, you know how challenging it can be on a day to day basis. But you may also know it can be…
5 Quick Facts For Rheumatoid Awareness
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease affecting 1.5 million Americans, and most of those are women. Rheumatoid Awareness Day recently took place on February 2, providing a timely opportunity to shed light on this disease that affects so many around the…
Keeping Hope Alive When Your Loved One is in Hospice Care
When your loved one is nearing the end of life, it can be tough to keep up hope. Indeed, it can also be hard for them too. After all, they are the ones who are ill and are living the…
Why You Should Consider Physical Therapy Even During End of Life Care
Physical therapy plays a critical role in end of life care in Santa Clara and elsewhere. Many people assume that those in hospice are in their last six months of life; how can physical therapy possibly help? The answer has…
Folic Acid and Memory Loss: What You Should Know
National Folic Acid Awareness Week took place January 3 through 9 — what better time to explore the importance of folic acid in seniors’ diets than now? A lack of folic acid has been connected to a risk for memory…
Moving Confidently Into a New Year
As many of us are eager to say goodbye to a challenging year, we’re equally reminded of the positives and good times ahead. Celebration of Life Week is the first week of January, and it’s very fitting because it heralds…
Can We Make Alzheimer’s Care a Celebratory Journey?
After receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the last thing anyone wants to think about is celebrating. But as many have found, positivity and gratitude are two effective ways of coping with a terminal illness or degenerative disease, reminding us to cherish…
Why the Flu Vaccine is Even More Important This Year
December 6 to 12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) which highlights the importance of getting the flu vaccination. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness brought on by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and even the lungs in some cases. Causing…
