Category Hospice Topics
Why Seniors May Be at an Elevated Risk of Brain Injury
With March being Brain Injury Awareness Month, it’s fitting that we take a look at the topic of seniors’ increased risk for brain injury in Alameda County and elsewhere. We see many seniors and those with brain injuries in hospice here…
What Your Hospice Staff Wishes You Knew About Deep Vein Thrombosis
March is Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of this condition that most commonly affects adults over the age of 60. There are many things that the hospice staff at Pathways Home Health and Hospice wants you…
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease is Essential to Treatment of Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is just one form of dementia, and it affects more than six million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Dementia involves deterioration in cognitive function beyond the usual consequences of aging, and affects more than 55 million people…
Advocate For Yourself: Being a Wise Health Consumer
Did you know February is National Wise Health Consumer Month? This national health observance was established by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine to empower people to understand their options, communicate with care providers and make the most educated decisions possible…
What to Expect When Your Physician Orders Cardiac Rehabilitation
February is National Heart Month, and National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week takes place between February 13 and 19, 2023 — a good time to talk about the issue of heart disease. According to the CDC, heart disease is the top cause…
Facts You Should Know About Glaucoma
With March 5 to 11 being Glaucoma Awareness Week for 2023, it’s a perfect time to shed light on this condition that affects three million Americans, according to the CDC. If you, or a loved one, suffer from glaucoma in…
The Effect of Sugar on Whole Body Health in Senior Adults
Sugar and aging are related in many ways, not the least of which is that both can prematurely reduce quality of life. For the average American, 20 to 25 percent of their daily caloric intake is comprised of table sugar, equaling…
Can Folic Acid Help Seniors Maintain Healthy Brain Function?
With National Folic Acid Awareness Week coming up the first week of January, we thought it fitting to explore how folic acid can help seniors maintain healthy brain function. If you have a loved one in hospice care in San…
Helping a Senior Loved One Look Forward to the New Year
The new year can seem like a daunting prospect to seniors, especially those who live by themselves and may be lonely. Add health, mobility, or memory issues to the mix, and thinking about 2023 can be completely overwhelming. Uncertainty about…
How to Recognize When You Need Help
Being a family caregiver is not an easy job. It’s often thankless and payless, and can really take a toll on your mental and physical health. While it can be rewarding in an overall sense to care for an aging…
