With Self-Help Group Awareness Month upon us this January, it’s important to address the importance of reaching out to others in times of grief. Bereavement services such as support groups are a key part of the grief recovery process. So,…
When you lose someone you love, you grieve. It may feel like depression. After awhile, it may become depression. But the two can be complicated and the terms used interchangeably, when in fact they can be quite separate. Just because…
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and we thought it would be a good idea to spread the word about this sight-robbing disease. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than three million people in this country suffer from glaucoma…
As many of us are eager to say goodbye to a challenging year, we’re equally reminded of the positives and good times ahead. Celebration of Life Week is the first week of January, and it’s very fitting because it heralds…
If you’ve recently lost a loved one in San Francisco or elsewhere, you may be right in the middle of grieving as the New Year approaches. Normally a happy time, a time of looking forward to new beginnings and hoping…
Are you facing the decision of whether or not to enter hospice for yourself or for a loved one? It’s a tough decision at first glance. You may be weighing the pros and cons of putting your loved one in…
Grief hits us all in different ways. Coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy but the burden can be lifted a bit in many ways. Bereavement services may benefit you if you have just lost a…
If you are caring for a loved one in hospice in San Francisco and elsewhere, you know how taxing it can be on your emotional and physical well-being. Despite the fulfillment you get from caring for a spouse, child or…
It’s well known that depression can affect the quality of life for many people, of all ages, and at all stages of life. However, a new study appearing in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society on ScienceDaily has confirmed that…
November is a time of giving thanks for all our blessings. It also happens to be National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a great opportunity to engage with local hospices and learn more about the value of hospice and palliative…