Archive for November, 2009
Making the Most of the Holidays for Caregivers
Caregiving duties can encompass a wide range of activities: caring for a seriously ill loved one, managing doctor’s appointments, checking medications, coordinating (or doing) housekeeping chores. And for family caregivers, it can also mean “being in charge” of the holiday gatherings – a daunting task for some, a welcomed tradition for others. Many San Diego [...]
November 25, 2009
Tags: care, Caregivers, end of life, family caregivers, holidays, meals, san diego, san diego hospice, seriously ill, Thanksgiving Posted in: Caregivers, San Diego Caregivers' Stories, Terminal Illness 
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Caregiving Tasks: From The Mundane to The Meaningful
A touching story about a simple daily caregiving task that goes from a mundane regular event to a very meaningful one.
November 17, 2009
Tags: Activities of Daily Living, Caregiver tasks, Caregiving, Caring for a loved one Posted in: Caregivers, San Diego Caregivers' Stories One Comment
Why you should use advance directives
Information about why you should talk about advance directives early and how they can help caregivers.
November 11, 2009
Tags: advance directives, estates, healthcare decisions, san diego hospice, wills Posted in: Caregivers, End of Life Care Resources, End of Life Care Tips 2 Comments
How a home health aide can help caregivers
How a home health aide can help a caregiver – information from a certified hospice nurse’s perspective.
November 9, 2009
Tags: Caregivers, end of life care, home health aide, hospice care team, san diego hospice Posted in: Caregivers, End of Life Care Resources, Inside San Diego Hospice No Comments
Remembering Baxter – A Beloved Member of the San Diego Hospice Pet Therapy Program
San Diego Hospice’s Pet Therapy program lays to rest a beloved member – Baxter.
November 5, 2009
Tags: Baxter, Pet therapy Program, san diego hospice, San Diego pet therapy Posted in: Inside San Diego Hospice, San Diego Hospice Events 5 Comments
