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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Hospice is all about compassionate end-of-life care. It’s also about comfort — not just for patients, but also for their families. Unfortunately, not every person in need of hospice care has a home they can receive it in. Maybe the place they call home isn’t suitable for the level of care they need, maybe they
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When Gloria Braas graduated from high school, she worked for the ration board during World War II because she wanted to help the war effort. After the war, she eventually settled down and got married. “The two loved to cook and they loved cooking shows,” Gloria’s daughter Tammy Braas-Hill says. “They had a lovely marriage,
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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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Jeannie Stewart was born in San Francisco in 1940. The daughter of immigrant parents, she grew up in the neighborhood of North Beach. She loved the outdoors, and baseball, and was a hula hoop champion. In her later years, though, Jeannie started to slow down. And one day she had a fall. That’s when her
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Being a caregiver is a selfless and noble undertaking. Whether you’re caring for an elderly parent, a family member with disabilities, or someone grappling with a chronic illness, your dedication is commendable. However, amidst the constant demands and responsibilities of caregiving, it’s imperative not to neglect your own well-being. This guide delves into the importance
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UNDERSTANDING COMMON SYMPTOMS Bowel movements at the end of life can be difficult. People become constipated because they eat, drink and move less. Medicines can also affect the bowels, leading to constipation or diarrhea. Your team will ask about bowel movements at every visit. Please be honest, even if talking about it feels embarrassing. Constipation
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UNDERSTANDING COMMON SYMPTOMS Trouble breathing is the feeling or sound of not getting enough air. It includes fast, slow, or unusual breathing. People describe feeling like it’s hard to “catch” their breath or having tightness or weight in their chest. They can also feel scared or restless. Trouble breathing can be caused by disease (like
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Anxiety is a feeling of intense nervousness or unease. It can arise when we think about bad things that could happen, when the mind stays on negative thoughts or things that could go wrong, or without any known reason. For hospice patients, anxiety is common and normal. Anxiety impacts the mind, the body and sometimes
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Our skilled home health service can improve quality of life for people like Barbara. Our home health team provides patients and family members with support in the comfort of their home. The team offers the information and tools necessary so that each individual feels confident and well equipped to follow care regimens safely and effectively,
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