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Summer means longer days, hotter temperatures, more time by the water, and social get-togethers with good food and cold drinks. For those who are grieving, summer can include fresh grief

By Liane Fry, LMFT, FT Holidays typically evoke discomfort in those grieving as the deceased person is sorely absent. Our heart aches when we recognize societal cues of the approaching

People hear the word “stroke” and it strikes fear in them. The term has been used for hundreds of years and now is considered to be synonymous with cerebrovascular accident

SWING FORE HOPE GOLF CLASSIC 2023 It is with regret that we must inform you that Swing Fore Hope Golf Classic 2023, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 15, has been canceled.

Janet Clancy, Communications Officer, The Elizabeth Hospice Posted on Live Well San Diego News The Elizabeth Hospice is fortunate to have an extraordinary clinical team dedicated to providing medical, emotional

Dementia is a general term for diseases that lead to a decline in memory, thinking, speech and physical abilities. All dementias are caused by some sort of degeneration of the

Holly Vossel, Hospice News June 4, 2021 Hospice and palliative care providers are increasingly using virtual reality (VR) to help reduce pain, anxiety and feelings of fear and isolation in

California-based nonprofit hospice and healthcare leader The Elizabeth Hospice has unveiled a virtual reality program to aid in symptom management as well as to help patients cope with social isolation,

When you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, it can be daunting to decide on care given the uncertainty of treatment options and their potential side effects.

Dementia robs patients and families of precious time both in terms of quantity and quality. Although it can be heartbreaking to see a loved one regress mentally, knowing what to

The word “heart” carries many meanings and connotations, probably because our physical heart is essential to our lives and well-being. The heart is a pump that delivers nutrients and water

Imagine what it would be like if you always had to exhale through a straw. This shortness of breath is what it feels like for many people who have been