On November 7th, Pacifica Senior Living communities nationwide will be recognizing National Cancer Awareness Day to bring attention to the many brave individuals fighting cancer and promote increased awareness about one of the world’s most prevalent diseases.
November is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate one of India’s greatest annual holidays -- Diwali, the Festival of Lights!
Perhaps the most well-known Indian holiday in the United States, Diwali is not to be confused with Holi, the Festival of Colors. What is Diwali? Also known as Divali or Deepawali, Diwali is a 5-day national celebration wherein participants decorate their homes and businesses in lights -- similar to the way many of us hang lights as a Christmas tradition!
In the United States, November is American Diabetes Month. Across the nation, senior living communities are bringing special attention to those living with diabetes and highlighting their stories in efforts to help raise awareness for the disease.
At Pacifica Senior Living, we take dining seriously. We believe nourishing our bodies means nourishing our souls, and we invite our residents to enjoy handcrafted, chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day they call one of our communities home.
For this month’s Bon Appetit highlight, we are drawing attention to fall recipes created to bring in the warmth as it gets colder outside. Our chefs are working above and beyond to craft seasonal flavors residents love, from warm, filling soups to flavorful pastas, hearty stews, and more.
Each year, the Alzheimer’s Association sponsors fundraising and awareness events nationwide. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest collaboration of awareness happening in the nation, bringing senior living communities, their staff, and their residents together in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Each year, Pacifica Senior Living recognizes World Osteoporosis Day on October 20th. World Osteoporosis Day brings awareness to the benefits of good bone health, inspiring individuals living with osteoporosis to educate others by sharing their real life stories.
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day was recognized on October 9th as a way to bring attention to the important role end-of-life care plays in an individual’s comfort during the final stages of his or her life.
Hospice care saw its first iteration in 1967, created by Cicely Saunders in England as an effort to establish end-of-life-care practices. Her philosophies spread overseas to the United States, where similar practices were implemented.
In 1987, Dr. Declan Walsh established the first hospital-based palliative care center in Cleveland at the Cleveland Center. When Medicare authorized formal hospice care in the 1990s, providers across the nation began to make larger strides in the field of palliative care. World Hospice and Palliative Card Day was established in 2005, and has been celebrated across America in the nearly two decades since.
On World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, we at Pacifica Senior Living take a moment to celebrate our hospice and palliative caregivers. Palliative caregivers go above and beyond to help their residents feel comfortable and at-ease during their stay in hospice, creating a soothing transition for those living with terminal illness.
We invite families to learn more about our hospice and palliative care options by chatting with us below. When our communities are not able to provide palliative care, we are happy to help families make arrangements with nearby providers. We believe all individuals deserve access to quality palliative care, as it serves a vital role in a person’s life as they approach its final stages.
To learn more about our hospice and palliative care options, reach out to a community near you.
Argentum has released their 2021 rankings of senior living providers across the United States, and Pacifica Senior Living is proud to announce that we have ranked among the Top 20 Nationwide for Senior Living Overall, and are the 14th Largest Assisted Living provider in the United States.
September 11th marks national Patriot Day, and we at Pacifica Senior Living want to take the time to reflect and extend our gratitude to Patriots and their families.
Patriot Day honors and remembers heroes and workers who lost their lives rescuing civilians during the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th 2001, a date that lives forever in American history, and in our hearts.
The first weekend of September brings with it barbecues, outdoor recreation, and time with family thanks to Labor Day -- an American end-of-summer tradition.
Labor Day was created to recognize the efforts of the working class in America, celebrating the progress and achievements workers fought for and contributed to the national economy over the years. The holiday gives citizens a federally-recognized day off in thanks of all they do day in and day out.