Caregivers have cast their votes…
For the third year in a row, caregivers have recognized Hospice of Santa Cruz County for excellence in hospice care with the prestigious Hospice Honors award.
For the third year in a row, caregivers have recognized Hospice of Santa Cruz County for excellence in hospice care with the prestigious Hospice Honors award.
By HSCC Staff |
About two-thirds of all family caregivers are women. It’s these tender souls who give up much in order to take care of those they love who are on their final journey in life.
By HSCC |
If you are the primary caregiver for your loved one, you might not be thinking about how communicating effectively might benefit your loved one or your ability to care for them well.
By HSCC |
As with any difficult period you go through in life, caring for a seriously ill loved one is a job you might gladly accept, but the impact on your physical and mental health and your relationship with your family, can be severe.
By HSCC |
This is part three in our four part series on creating a safe environment for an aging love one.
By HSCC |
This is part two in our four part series on creating a safe environment for an aging love one.
By HSCC |
Most people are familiar with the concept of childproofing a home when a new baby arrives.
By HSCC |
Losing someone close to you is often a very painful experience. Holidays, anniversaries and other special occasions can intensify that pain, but planning a remembrance or ritual to celebrate your loved one’s life can ease the sorrow of these challenging times and help preserve memories of the affection you shared.
By HSCC |
This month, communities across the country are doing their part to spread the word that November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and Hospice of Santa Cruz County (HSCC) is emphasizing the importance of the care that hospice provides for all residents, regardless of age, location or diagnosis.
By HSCC |
Editor’s Note: Here is a great post we’d like to share by Susan Seliger via The New York Times.
By HSCC |