Category Hospice Topics
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…
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…
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…
Feeling Lost as a Cancer Survivor
With June being nationally recognized as Cancer Survivor Month, this is an opportunity for the 17 million cancer survivors across the United States to celebrate winning their battle against cancer. If you are a cancer survivor yet you have a…
The Journey Through Alzheimer’s Is Different For Each Person
Every individual is different and therefore every individual will experience the journey through Alzheimer’s disease differently. In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June, we will talk about what those different journeys entail in hospice care in San…
The Importance of Effective Communication at End of Life
Effective communication is an essential skill to have no matter where you are on life’s journey, but it’s especially helpful at the end of life. It’s important for the patient, family members, and caregivers to be able to communicate effectively…
The Aging Process is Different For Each Individual
With May being Older Americans Month, we thought it fitting to talk about how the aging process is different for each individual. We witness these differences every day in our hospice care program in Alameda County and elsewhere, and we…
