September 25, 2017
September 2017 is the fifth global World Alzheimer’s month, and this international campaign is helping many realize just how important healthy aging is. Dementia is a […]
September 14, 2017
When a terminal illness is shortening a person’s life, every minute, every hour, every day is important. Time should be important to everyone, but daily “normal” […]
September 12, 2017
The role that hospice plays within a family has changed over the years. It was once thought that hospice was only called in when the last […]
February 1, 2017
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Hospice Of The […]
December 26, 2016
The primary purpose of medical schools is to teach budding physicians on how to treat and cure patients. They teach the latest and best possible […]
November 21, 2016
Hospice care is based on a family-centered holistic approach to caring for dying patients and death with dignity. The rapid growth of the hospice movement over […]
November 1, 2016
Hospice of the North Coast and Pacifica House strive to be the model for quality, compassion and innovative care. Always remembering each patient and family member […]
October 4, 2016
October is Breast Cancer awareness month and although more and more people are becoming aware of the fact that breast cancer is a significant concern for […]
September 19, 2016
Studies have shown that approximately 80% of Americans would prefer to die at home, if possible. Despite this, 60% of Americans die in acute care […]