May 16, 2013
“Being on the HNC team makes me feel a part of something. I have held a patient’s hand for two hours. Enabled weary caregivers to run […]
May 16, 2013
Hospice of the North Coast (HNC) is a community based non-profit organization in Carlsbad, CA. We have been providing quality end of life care to patients […]
May 16, 2013
A friend recently worked with an attorney to create a living trust; just in case, she told the man, “something happens to me.” He startled her […]
April 24, 2013
Can’t recall where you put your cell phone? That’s simple forgetfulness. Can’t recall what your cell phone is for? That might signal a deeper problem. All […]
March 24, 2013
We need help when we enter this world, and when we depart it. Compassionate end-of-life care is vital. Fortunately, assistance is this field has grown. According […]
February 24, 2013
Experiencing an illness is difficult. Caring for someone who is chronically or terminally ill can be overwhelming. Being a caregiver changes home and family dynamics, sometimes […]
November 24, 2012
What will you be doing on the fourth Thursday of November? I hope you’ll be enjoying a bountiful feast with family or friends, or perhaps volunteering […]
September 24, 2012
There are many kinds of falls. People fall in love. Autumn leaves fall from trees. But even in the autumn of life, falls are not inevitable. […]
July 24, 2012
Each of us is bound to spend some time in a hospice; whether for a happy event such as a birth, or for elective surgery or […]