Category Hospice Topics
Why Scleroderma Can Be Difficult to Diagnose Correctly
June is National Scleroderma Awareness Month, so if you have a loved one in San Mateo and elsewhere who suffers from this condition and is in hospice care, this week’s article may be of interest to you. Because scleroderma takes…
When It’s Not Alzheimer’s: Similar Symptoms to be Aware Of
As we enter Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June, we take this time to explore the many symptoms of dementia and why all roads don’t lead to Alzheimer’s per se. Many illnesses and conditions have very similar symptoms to…
Caring For Aphasia Patients at End-Of-Life
Aphasia is a communication disorder that impairs the ability to process language but doesn’t affect intelligence. Caring for aphasia patients at the end of life takes dedication and knowledge of the disease to help them communicate properly with their care…
A Big Thanks to the Do-It-All Nurses of Hospice Care
May is a month of being thankful for our nurses! From National Nurses Day on May 6 to Skilled Nursing Care Week from May 9 through 15, there are many opportunities to express our thanks for the do-it-all nurses, especially…
Important Decisions After a Stroke
After suffering a stroke, important decisions have to made — fast — about the care, treatment, and approach for the patient, including the decision to enter end-of-life care in Alameda County and elsewhere. As it’s National Stroke Awareness Month, May is a…
Making Memorial Day Memorable
Monday, May 31 marks Memorial Day 2021, a time to remember the men and women who have perished while serving in the United States military. We see a lot of veterans in our home care and hospice care services in…
Occupational Therapists Provide Key Benefits During All Life Stages
With April being Occupational Therapy Month, we thought it would be a good time to explore the top benefits of occupational therapists (OTs) during all stages of life, including during end of life care in San Mateo and elsewhere. Occupational…
Dig In: How Gardening Helps During Stressful Moments
April is here and it’s time to get out the trowel and seeds, and hit the garden. Gardening can be a stress reliever, which may come as a great comfort to those who are going through stressful times. Whether you’re…
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…
