Published On - May 5, 2019
Complimentary Therapies
Complementary Therapies May 5, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW Complementary therapies have become quite popular in recent years, but what exactly are they? Conventional medicine, especially the American medical system, focuses on treating illness, disease, injury, and symptoms using medic...
Published On - April 26, 2019
Journaling
Journaling April 26, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW Grief can bring up a world of emotion that can be difficult to express. You may find yourself withdrawing or trying to put on a happy face for those around you. Sometimes we don’t have anyone to talk to or who we feel comfortable sharing [&h...
Published On - April 22, 2019
Self-Care and Mindfulness Meditation Workshops
Self-Care and Mindfulness Meditation Workshops Faith and Hope Hospice is hosting two workshops in June. All are invited, and the workshops are free of charge. Self-Care: Monday, June 3, 2019 @ 1:30-5:30pm Presented by: Reid Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW, Bereavement Services Coordinator; Reid has ...
Published On - April 19, 2019
Sleep and Grief
Sleep and Grief April 19, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW Sleep disturbance, such as difficulty getting to sleep or waking multiple times during the night, are common components of grief. The majority of those grieving the death of someone important to them will experience sleep disturbance duri...
Published On - April 12, 2019
The Power of Presence
The Power of Presence April 12, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW Presence, or simply the act of being with someone, is a powerful tool when caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. It seems overly simplistic, but it can have a profound, lasting effect. I had been told that the first year ...
Published On - April 5, 2019
Fear at the End of Life
Fear at the End of Life April 5, 2019 / Reid M. Jacobs, APHSW-C, MSW Death can be a scary thing, but the fears can be different for every person. For some, there is a fear of the unknown. We can’t say with certainty what happens after a person dies because there is no one […]...
Published On - April 1, 2019
Music Therapy Bereavement Group
Proud to announce that Faith and Hope Hospice is hosting a three week Music Therapy Bereavement Group. This group is open to our patients, families, and the community at large. Join us at our Pasadena office for a music therapy group, led by our board-certified music therapist, Rene Torres. Music th...
Published On - February 23, 2018
NHPCO Applauds Passage of the Medicare Patient Access to Hospice Act
Legislation will allow physician assistants to serve as the attending physician to hospice patients. (Alexandria, Va) – In the early morning hours on February 9, the Senate voted on a major two-year deal that sets budget caps for FYI 2018 and FY 2019. The budget package included Medicare relat...
Published On - February 8, 2018
Hospice FAQs
Here are a few of the frequently asked questions about hospice, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO): When is the right time to ask about hospice? Now is the best time to learn more about hospice and ask questions about what to expect from hospice services. ...