Hospice East Bay
An Unbearable Situation Made Easier
I don’t know how these amazing people do the work they do day in and day out, but I am so, so grateful they do. ...
A History of Dedication
Hospice East Bay is fortunate to have numerous community groups that believe in our mission and are passionate about raising funds on our behalf. One ...
John’s Compassion Earns Gratitude
We’d like to share a letter from one of our patient family members which we recently received. Dear Hospice East Bay, We would like to ...
My Last Supper
Few of us get to choose our last meal on earth. Death row inmates do, and researchers report that those awaiting execution often ask for ...
Hospice Moments – Lord of the Dance
Spiritual Care Counselor Bette Birnbaum is often moved to poetry by her experiences with families in hospice. Here is one of her recent reflections: Joe’s ...
Hospice Moments – Salvation
Spiritual Care Counselor Bette Birnbaum is often moved to poetry by her experiences with families in hospice. Here is one of her recent poems: As ...
Hospice Moments – Summer of Love
Spiritual Care Counselor Bette Birnbaum is often moved to poetry by her experiences with families in hospice. Here is one of her recent poems: He ...
It Matters
In Hinduism, there is a spiritual practice called darsan. When we dance in celebration in the temple, in the presence of the statues and images ...
Letter from a Friend of Hospice
Dear Hospice of the East Bay, I just had to tell you that my dad sold his house in Walnut Creek and it has been ...
Social Workers Making a Difference
Noemi Mitzel is one of Hospice of the East Bay’s dedicated team of medical social workers. She believes that her first responsibility is to support ...