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Are Best Friends the Key to Longevity?
You always knew you couldn’t live without your best friends. But did you know you could be living longer because…
The Critical Role of Nurses in End of Life Care
Nurses are firmly positioned at the front lines of the healthcare industry, providing skilled care, compassion and comfort for patients…
How Hospice Benefits the ALS Patient
With ALS Awareness Month upon us, we thought it relevant to explore how hospice benefits ALS patients in San Francisco…
The Possible Role Processed Foods Play in Alzheimer’s
Processed foods are seemingly unavoidable. Most of the grocery store is filled with them. It’s hard in today’s busy world…
What You Should Know About Loss of Strength and Muscle Mass in Seniors
Muscle loss as a result of aging is referred to as sarcopenia, usually occurring around age 75 but as early…
Depression and Dementia: Similarities and Differences
Diseases often times mimic one another yet have distinct differences as well. This is no different with depression and dementia.…
One of the Most Preventable Cancers is Easily Detectable: Screen Now
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, with a goal to call attention to this deadly and unfortunately very common…
How to Make Wellderly Day Your Best Ever
National Wellderly Day is on Monday, March 19 this year. What is this day all about, you ask? Also known…
Stay Alert for These Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis
With National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week coming up on March 11 through 17, we take some time to educate you on…
Hospice Care in Alameda County Explains Feeding Tube Options
As end of life approaches, it’s common for hospice patients to lose their appetites. That’s because organs and systems start…
San Mateo Professionals Explain What to Expect From End of Life Care
Everyone’s story is different as they approach the end of life. Sometimes death is sudden, shocking loved ones into instant…
Hospice Care in San Francisco Discusses the Importance of Regular Visits From Loved Ones
February 11 is National Shut-In Visitation Day, a perfect time to bring awareness to the importance of regular visits from…