by Candyl Eyster | Jan 20, 2016 | inspiration, hospice care, grief, caregiver, Donations
By Brenda Moore Loving daughter and Riviera Day School VPK Teacher My family and I lost our beloved husband, Daddy and “Popo” (grandfather) – William F. McDonald – to prostate cancer on January 30, 1999. He was a man devoted to his family; his...
by Candyl Eyster | Jan 19, 2016 | seniors, pace, caregiver, Health & Wellness
Beautiful Ball Much like a school dance, the floor laid empty at the start of the Suncoast PACE Harvest Ball. Soon the program participants, elegantly dressed for this special occasion, warmed up to the familiar, old-time tunes and hit the floor swaying with each...
by Candyl Eyster | Jan 12, 2016 | grief, seniors, palliative care, pace, hospice care, Home health, care centers, advance care planning, caregiver
Empath Health is committed to serving everyone in our community who needs us. Karen Davis-Pritchett joined Empath Health as the new community outreach specialist last summer. In this Q&A, Karen discusses her education background, insights of the African-American...
by Candyl Eyster | Dec 15, 2015 | hospice care, seniors, pace, inspiration, caregiver
Caring for Mom For 11 years, Kelly Siegel and her family came together providing loving care to her mom at home. As the family members were also in the workforce, they brought in and used some outside organizations to help with her care, including physician, nursing,...
by Candyl Eyster | Nov 24, 2015 | caregiver
It’s National Family Caregivers Month in November recognizing the millions of Americans dedicated to caring for their loved ones. When you think about caregivers, kids might not come to mind. Some of the many individuals taking on that role are children and young...
by Candyl Eyster | Nov 20, 2015 | seniors, hospice care, dementia, alzheimers, caregiver
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month shining light on the disease and its increasing impact on communities. In the U.S., the number of people diagnosed continues to spike along with costs of treatment and people providing care to their family...
