As we enter Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June, we take this time to explore the many symptoms of dementia and why all roads don’t lead to Alzheimer’s per se. Many illnesses and conditions have very similar symptoms to…
Aphasia is a communication disorder that impairs the ability to process language but doesn’t affect intelligence. Caring for aphasia patients at the end of life takes dedication and knowledge of the disease to help them communicate properly with their care…
May is a month of being thankful for our nurses! From National Nurses Day on May 6 to Skilled Nursing Care Week from May 9 through 15, there are many opportunities to express our thanks for the do-it-all nurses, especially…
After suffering a stroke, important decisions have to made — fast — about the care, treatment, and approach for the patient, including the decision to enter end-of-life care in Alameda County and elsewhere. As it’s National Stroke Awareness Month, May is a…
Grief isn’t a one-and-done emotion. It’s not static, unmoving, fixed or defined. Rather, people tend to flow in and out of grief, some hit hardest at the beginning, with grief evening out over time. Others are in a state of…
Dark humor: you see it in movies, on TV and you even use it to joke around with close friends. But dark humor when going through palliative care? Why not? It can help break the tension and lead to a…
With April being Occupational Therapy Month, we thought it would be a good time to explore the top benefits of occupational therapists (OTs) during all stages of life, including during end of life care in San Mateo and elsewhere. Occupational…
April is here and it’s time to get out the trowel and seeds, and hit the garden. Gardening can be a stress reliever, which may come as a great comfort to those who are going through stressful times. Whether you’re…
It’s bad enough if you are suffering from grief after the loss of a loved one, but when you also suffer from a chronic illness, bereavement may actually worsen your symptoms. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day takes place in May,…
As a patient nears the end of life, safety is a main concern due to their progressing illness, weakness, fatigue, and limited mobility. In honor of Patient Safety Awareness Week this March, we will delve into the issue of patient…