January 30, 2019
Pacifica House Celebrates 5 Year Milestone On January 27, friends and family gathered to celebrate five years of care at Hospice of the North Coast’s Pacifica […]
January 9, 2019
If the opportunity presents itself, honor the person by listening Before his mother, Dee Dee, died from emphysema in 2009, Larry Sernovitz spent a lot of […]
December 27, 2018
Anxiety increases stress and decreases well-being There’s a lot to worry about when you’re caring for an older adult. That anxiety can pump up your stress […]
December 21, 2018
People with terminal conditions who receive Medicare are currently required to forgo curative treatment in order to receive hospice (care for people whose medical conditions mean […]
December 12, 2018
The holidays can be a difficult time for those who are grieving. Whether the person who died was old, young, or not yet born, whether their […]
December 5, 2018
A common question asked by those considering hospice care for a loved one is, “When is the right time?” A growing number of caregivers are finding […]
November 28, 2018
Discussing end-of-life wishes benefits seniors and caregivers It’s hard to think about end of life, especially when your older adult isn’t at that stage, but it’s […]
November 21, 2018
Activities in dementia boost self-esteem When someone has Alzheimer’s or dementia, their cognitive function may be declining, but they still have abilities. In fact, continuing to […]
November 15, 2018
Music therapy is known to treat patients with a wide variety of ailments and provide relief from suffering. Brian Chiang volunteers his musical talents […]
