Category Hospice Topics
Associated Ailments From Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Awareness Week, sponsored by the American Sleep Foundation, aims to improve knowledge about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment options of RLS. Restless Legs Syndrome, or RLS for short, is a condition causing an uncontrollable…
How to Live With Independence While Under End of Life Care
It’s the nation’s independence day, and that got us thinking about our individual independence — establishing it even when facing the end of life. But even in hospice in Santa Clara and elsewhere, we can celebrate the freedom to make…
We Know Flavonoids Benefit Us But Can They Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s?
Flavonoids are beneficial compounds naturally found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as in plant products such as wine, tea, and chocolate. Rich in antioxidant activity, flavonoids can help the body ward off every-day toxins, helping you to stay…
There May Be a Better Understanding of the APOE4 Gene in Alzheimer’s Patients
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, an important month in the world of Alzheimer’s research. Anyone with a brain is at risk for developing Alzheimer’s. It’s the only leading cause of death that can’t be prevented, cured or slowed,…
Planning For End of Life Care as a Cancer Survivor
National Cancer Survivors Day falls on June 7 this year, an annual Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities around the country and world as a tribute to those who have survived cancer and as an inspiration…
Nurses Are a Pivotal Element in Hospice Care
What would we do without nurses? They are the glue that holds everything together. They are the nurturers, the front line responders, the heart and soul of any healthcare facility. And with May comprised of both National Nurses Day and…
How to Make Difficult End of Life Decisions During a Crisis
If you have a loved one in end of life care in Alameda County and elsewhere, you know how fraught with emotion this time is. You’re essentially in crisis mode, trying to work through logistics, care plans, and schedules all…
Caring For Our Veterans With Compassion and Dignity
Monday, May 25 marks Memorial Day, a federal holiday to remember, honor, and mourn the military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans are very dear to us, as we see many of them as…
Occupational Therapy Can Help Even During End of Life Care
Occupational therapy isn’t just for young, otherwise healthy people. It can be a tremendous help for those in end of life care in San Mateo and elsewhere, too. April is Occupational Therapy Month, a time to pay homage to occupational…
Understanding the Benefits of Good Air Quality For Our Senior Loved Ones
With Air Quality Awareness Week coming up in May, we thought now would be the perfect time to explore the benefits of good air quality for seniors in San Francisco and elsewhere. If you have a loved one in hospice…
