Making Memorial Day Memorable
Monday, May 31 marks Memorial Day 2021, a time to remember the men and women who have perished while serving in the United States military. We see a lot of veterans in our home care and hospice care services in…
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The Critical Role of Nurses in End of Life Care
Nurses are firmly positioned at the front lines of the healthcare industry, providing skilled care, compassion and comfort for patients and families. In honor of National Nurses Week (May 6 through 12), we take a moment to recognize the important…
How Hospice Benefits the ALS Patient
With ALS Awareness Month upon us, we thought it relevant to explore how hospice benefits ALS patients in San Francisco and beyond. Throughout the month of May, efforts are being made to raise awareness of and foster research for amyotrophic…
Slightly Elevated Blood Pressure After 80 May Help Against Alzheimer’s
Watching a loved one suffer, especially with Alzheimer’s disease, can be heart breaking. But hope is out there in the fight against many forms of dementia. A recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association…
Try Gardening or Meditation to Help Relieve Stress
May 3 is National Garden Meditation Day, so in that spirit, we will touch on the benefits of gardening and meditation for seniors as well as for those who have recently lost a loved one and need a way to…
The Possible Role Processed Foods Play in Alzheimer’s
Processed foods are seemingly unavoidable. Most of the grocery store is filled with them. It’s hard in today’s busy world to carve out time for healthy, fresh eating every time. But you may want to try a little harder, as…
Finding New Activities For Seniors With Dementia
As an adult child caring for your aging loved one — most likely a parent — who suffers from dementia in San Francisco, you already know how challenging daily activities can be. Because routine is a big part of a…
What You Should Know About Loss of Strength and Muscle Mass in Seniors
Muscle loss as a result of aging is referred to as sarcopenia, usually occurring around age 75 but as early as 65 or as late as 80. It’s a leading factor in frailty and leads to a likelihood of falls…
What You Should Know About Aggression in Alzheimer’s Patients
Whether verbal or physical in nature, aggressive behaviors in Alzheimer’s patients are common. These attacks can come on suddenly, with no warning and no apparent trigger. This doesn’t make it any easier for you as the loved one to stand…
Depression and Dementia: Similarities and Differences
Diseases often times mimic one another yet have distinct differences as well. This is no different with depression and dementia. Both can display the same symptoms, from lethargy to confusion, yet they have notable differences that define them. One can…