Grandma’s well-worn and much loved nightgown, a reminder of special hugs given to beloved granddaughters as they cuddled safely in her lap. What a blessing it is for these children to close their eyes, squeeze a soft bear, and forever feel close to these moments.  That’s the blessing that a memory bear provides.  The simple Read More

The California Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (CHAPCA) provides essential tools, resources and education to professionals and families throughout our community. Through these efforts, they help us all to better understand and share the value and benefits of professional hospice care and palliative care services in Orange County and across California. Recently, CHAPCA held their Read More

The choice you make in a hospice provider will have a significant impact on quality of life when you’re faced with a life-limiting illness. There are Medicare guidelines for hospice care that help to protect you as you’re making this decision. However, when it comes to the care you or a family member will receive, Read More

When a beloved family member or friend is terminally ill, one of the best gifts you can give them is your time. As they walk through this stage in life, knowing that you’re there to support them and create cherished memories is meaningful, and it’s certainly one of the best ways you can show them Read More

As the end of life nears, one of the most important things we can do for our loved ones is to shift our perspective about what it means to provide quality care. It’s important to ensure that care enhances quality of life, to whatever extent possible. This sometimes means forgoing curative treatments that leave a Read More

Kindness is like a flower. It grows roots, spreads far, and soon, new buds emerge and blossom into beautiful new flowers. An easy way to cultivate your kindness garden is by painting kindness rocks. Started by Megan Murphy, the Kindness Rock Project has quickly grown into a movement across all 50 states. Adults and children Read More

What does a quality hospice care experience look like? It goes far beyond managing pain for an individual with a terminal illness. It is an experience that positively impacts the entire family and helps clients reach their personal goals. Families discover peace and enjoy a loving and, at times, even uplifting environment that helps everyone Read More