It’s a common misconception that dementia is a standalone disease. In fact, dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life. This decline can take a number of shapes, including memory loss, language difficulties, behavioral changes, and disorientation. Because many people don’t fully understand […]
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Roughly 21% of San Francisco’s population is Chinese — one of the highest percentages of any major U.S. city. And the Bay Area as a whole has long been a destination for individuals and families of Chinese descent. With our mission of expanding the access and adoption of end-of-life care to all individuals, it’s important
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As recent as the 1970s, the concept of hospice care was relatively new in the United States. That began to change in 1975, when the team at Hospice of Marin recognized that quality end-of-life care required a comprehensive approach, addressing not only physical symptoms but also emotional, social and spiritual needs. But as much as
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Historically, hospice care in the United States has been more accessible to white men and women, leaving a gap in quality end-of-life care for diverse populations, including racial and ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+ community. At By the Bay Health (BTBH), we recognize these disparities, and we’re on a mission to make hospice and palliative
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October 16, 2014 was Thursday. It was also the day that Xavier’s mother, Jessica Pequeno, learned that her young son had a rare genetic immune deficiency. “He’s actually one of ten people in the world with his condition,” Jessica says, “and one of two in the U.S.” By the time Xavier had reached the age
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Hospice by the Bay and The Redwoods Seniors Community in Mill Valley have announced the official opening of “The Grove” — Marin County’s first and only dedicated inpatient hospice and comfort care center. Created with Marin’s expanding senior population in mind, HBTB and The Redwoods developed The Grove as a new option for patients receiving
