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Drug Therapy Can be Confusing For Older Adults
Those facing hospice in San Mateo and elsewhere are likely taking a lot of medications for relief of their symptoms,…
A Quick Primer on Hospice and Palliative Care
You’ve likely heard the terms hospice care and palliative care, but you may not be clear on what the differences…
Why Bother With Physical Therapy During End of Life Care?
If you or a loved one is in end-of-life care in Santa Clara and elsewhere, you may wonder what good…
Does Age Increase Instances of Thyroid Cancer?
With September being Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, we thought it fitting to talk about whether or not age increases the…
How to Enjoy Your Stay in Hospice Care
When the decision to enter hospice has been made, it can be a relief to the family members as well…
Where We Are in Understanding or Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease?
A lot of progress has been made in the understanding and possible prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, but there is still…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…