How to Prepare For Grief From a Special Loved One
If a special loved one of yours has just passed, grief may either hit you like a ton of bricks or it may creep up on you slowly, seemingly coming out of nowhere days or weeks later. Is there a…
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Caring For a Loved One Diagnosed With Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
September is National ITP Awareness Month, a time to bring light to a condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura. This is a blood disorder involving a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Are you caring for a loved…
Having a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease is Stressful: 4 Tips to Help You Cope
In honor of World Alzheimer’s Month in September, we thought it would be fitting to discuss why it is so stressful to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s in end of life care and how you can cope in…
Combining Physical Exercise and Nutrition With Bereavement Care
As we pass National Grief Awareness Day on August 30, it’s a good time to discuss how the bereavement process can be eased with proper nutrition and physical exercise. If you have recently lost a loved one in Santa Clara…
Many Seniors Don’t Drink Enough Water: 5 Ways to Help
Many seniors are dehydrated and they don’t realize it. The health risk is very real though. From urinary and kidney problems to seizures and heat exhaustion, seniors who don’t drink enough liquids during the day can face serious health consequences.…
5 Signs That Grief is Lessening
Are you grieving over the loss of a loved one? You could benefit from bereavement services in Alameda County. It’s good to know that bereavement help comes in many forms, from support groups to grief counseling to memorial workshops. You…
Recognizing Bad Breath as a Symptom of Other Issues
August 6th is National Fresh Breath Day (they seem to have a day for everything!) and we thought we would take this time to explore the issue of bad breath and how it can signal the presence of other health…
End of Life is a Good Time For Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a tough thing to embrace for many people. But when facing the end of life, it can be freeing and empowering to let go of the negative feelings and grudges you may have held for many years. And…
What Seniors Should Know About Hemochromatosis
July happens to be National Hemochromatosis Awareness Month, a time to discuss what this condition is and how seniors can manage it. If you or a loved one has hemochromatosis in hospice care in San Mateo and elsewhere, you know…
When is the Best Time to Seek Bereavement Services?
Perhaps you have a loved one in hospice right now, or maybe your loved one has recently passed. In either case, you are grieving and you need support. Bereavement services in Alameda County can help immensely, whether you choose to…