During Brain Injury Awareness month this March, we reflect on the devastating and long-term impacts of all kinds of brain injury, particularly dementia. Dementia is a common consequence of brain injury, but it differs from other types of dementia. For…
Listening is vastly underrated in our push to always have something to say. But listening is a gift we give to others and ourselves, receiving others with grace and dignity when we take the time to truly hear what they’re…
March is National Kidney Month, and March 11 through 17 is Brain Awareness Week, making this week’s topic very fitting. Kidney, brain and heart all team up to become a dynamic trio for health this month and every month. If…
February is Marijuana Awareness Month, a good time to explore the benefits of medicinal marijuana to help ease the transition to end of life care in Santa Clara and elsewhere. Pain and symptom control are hallmarks of hospice care, in…
If you’ve ever cared for a loved one going through hospice, you know how anxious and restless they can get. It’s referred to as terminal restlessness, terminal agitation or terminal delirium — a syndrome that can occur near the end…
Can you actually die of a broken heart? As we enter American Heart Month, it’s a great time to start making heart-healthy choices. It’s also a good time to reflect on our own heart health and that of our loved…
Sounds futuristic but it’s actually taking place now. Brain wave therapy is showing more and more promise in connection with treating Alzheimer’s disease. When brain cells fire in sync and rhythmically, they produce waves characterized by their firing frequencies. There…
Many people eat when they’re stressed. And perhaps there’s no more stressful time than when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. Emotional eating is when you use food to make yourself feel better; basically, eating to satisfy emotional…
Quality of life: everyone wants it but what is it exactly? There are many definitions out there. It can mean the degree to which an individual is healthy, comfortable, and able to participate in life events. It can refer to…
Art therapy has long been known to offer therapeutic effects for the dying. As January 31st approaches — Inspire Your Heart With Art Day — we ponder how art can affect your heart. Valued and appreciated for many reasons, the…