It’s the nation’s independence day, and that got us thinking about our individual independence — establishing it even when facing the end of life. But even in hospice in Santa Clara and elsewhere, we can celebrate the freedom to make…
Grief is a very personal experience. No two people go through it in the same way. If you have recently lost someone in Santa Clara and elsewhere, you are in the thick of the grieving process right now. Nothing may…
Flavonoids are beneficial compounds naturally found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as in plant products such as wine, tea, and chocolate. Rich in antioxidant activity, flavonoids can help the body ward off every-day toxins, helping you to stay…
Grief is a multi-layered thing. A lot of it is emotional and mental, but not many people realize it takes a physical toll as well. Particularly when you add in extraneous and unusual circumstances, such as grieving while in quarantine…
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, an important month in the world of Alzheimer’s research. Anyone with a brain is at risk for developing Alzheimer’s. It’s the only leading cause of death that can’t be prevented, cured or slowed,…
National Cancer Survivors Day falls on June 7 this year, an annual Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities around the country and world as a tribute to those who have survived cancer and as an inspiration…
What would we do without nurses? They are the glue that holds everything together. They are the nurturers, the front line responders, the heart and soul of any healthcare facility. And with May comprised of both National Nurses Day and…
With COVID-19 still gripping the nation, it can be easy to forget our seniors who are passing amidst this global pandemic. But for family members of these seniors, it can be difficult and emotionally overwhelming to face saying goodbye to…
If you have a loved one in end of life care in Alameda County and elsewhere, you know how fraught with emotion this time is. You’re essentially in crisis mode, trying to work through logistics, care plans, and schedules all…
Monday, May 25 marks Memorial Day, a federal holiday to remember, honor, and mourn the military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans are very dear to us, as we see many of them as…