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Statewide Coalition of Nonprofit Hospices Enhances Delivery of Patient Care and End-of-Life Services
Respected Healthcare Leaders Form California Hospice Network August 1, 2019 – The Elizabeth Hospice in San Diego, Mission Hospice & Home Care in San Mateo and Hospice of Santa Cruz […]
California Hospice Network
California Hospice Network is a strategic partnership committed to sustaining local, nonprofit, community-based hospice care throughout California. Its founding members are The Elizabeth Hospice in San Diego, Mission Hospice & […]
Talking About Death
by Michelle Balisi, MS, AMFT In my short time on this earth, I’ve experienced many losses and grieved the deaths of many loved ones. The first funeral I attended was […]
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 […]
Expressing 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 […]
Mother’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 […]
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 […]
With 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 […]
Patient 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 […]
Caring 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 […]
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 […]
Mind-Body Relaxation Techniques for Children and Teens
Relaxation Techniques for Children and Teens