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Cultural Attitudes About Death and Dying
By Michelle Balisi, MS, AMFT Within Filipino culture, there are many customs that honor the deceased and the loved ones who mourn them. For instance, in the Visayan region, it […]
Read MoreExpressing Grief
By the time an individual reaches high school most people will experience the death of a loved one. The concept of grief is not fully understood until experienced. How one […]
Read MoreMother’s Day Without My Mother
After experiencing the death of someone close to you, holidays, celebrations, and milestones are no longer the same. Each smile, laughter, kiss and hug is enjoyable and pleasurable and includes […]
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A Purrfect Friendship
Like a Queen taking her place on a throne, Lily carefully settles herself onto Carol’s lap, just the perfect distance from Carol’s hand. Without pause, Carol begins petting this magnificent […]
Read MoreWith Hospice, You’re Not Alone
“Take me home,” Claire whispered under the oxygen mask in the ICU room. Her partner nodded and asked us to bring her home knowing she would only have days to […]
Read MorePatient Concerns
We are committed to providing our patients with the very best experience. If you have a concern about the care you are receiving from The Elizabeth Hospice, please bring this […]
Read MoreCaring for a Family Member With Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more common and more recognized in our country. About 6 million Americans are suffering with this chronic, progressive, incurable disease and their families and friends suffer […]
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Walking in My Grief-Filled Shoes
Alina, age 15, attends one of the onsite grief support groups provided free-of-charge by The Elizabeth Hospice in 17 school districts throughout San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County. Her […]
Read MoreMind-Body Relaxation Techniques for Children and Teens
Relaxation Techniques for Children and Teens
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A Fresh Start by Kelly Gehlhaar, MSW, ASW
Whew! You made it. The holidays are over and you got through it! What a relief! You had heard it would be hard without your loved one and yes it […]
Read MoreElizabeth Hospice Honors Veterans
The Elizabeth Hospice and Sun City Gardens officiated a veterans pinning ceremony Tuesday to recognize and thank 51 veterans who reside at the retirement facility. Roger Reed, United States Marine […]
Read MoreStudent’s Family Tragedy Helps Teach Kids to Cope With Grief
Rebeccah Glisson will never forget the day in 2010 when her dad and brother showed up at the San Diego preschool where she worked with the news that her sister […]
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