Jan’s life was going as planned, married with 2 children and living the Orange County dream. This changed one September in 2008 when Jan went to her Neurologist for a tremor in her right leg. It had been bothering her for 6 months, but took 6 years, to get her
When most people hear the word hospice, they think of medical care in life’s final stages. But for Cristina Allen, founder of Community Care Hospice Orange County, hospice is something deeper, richer, and far more expansive: it’s about honoring the entire journey of each patient while creating a true community
My Journey with Community Care Hospice OC By Cristina Allen When I founded Community Care Hospice OC, my vision was never simply to create another cookie-cutter hospice agency. My dream is to offer greater resources that expand to assemble a true community of care. Hospice, at its heart, is about
A Celebration Worth Visiting Reata Glen Set Out To Redefine Retirement Living. 5 Years Later — Mission Accomplished! When a community is voted Best Retirement Community in Orange Country five years in a row, you know they’re doing something right. That community is Reata Glen. Yes, the location, amenities, and
Psychiatic Health Facility In an era when mental health conversations are finally gaining momentum, Ocean View Adult Psychiatric Health Facility has become a trusted resource for Southern California residents seeking a fresh approach to mental wellness. Since 2012, Ocean View has specialized in stabilizing acute psychiatric symptoms for adults aged
A Wellness Spa that redefines holistic wellness A serene coastal sanctuary where science, nature and compassion meet. Wellbeing is more than a wellness center – it’s a tranquil retreat designed to soothe the senses, restore balance and spark the body’s innate ability to heal. This is the vision of Dr.
The following includes excerpts from Parkinson’s patient Kathleen’s forthcoming book. “I laughed that my left thumb was twitching uncontrollably. Surely it was from the stress of planning a big wedding in a very short timeframe. Months later I am at a neurologist’s office drawing backward circles, pinching my fingers, trying
One of my favorite movies is Nora Ephron’s You’ve Got Mail. Not only because Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks might be the most lovable duo to ever grace a movie screen, but because it was a script and a story that made heart sense. The characters cared. One of the
By Michelle Thomas and Jim Kordenbrock Jr., Gerontologist Home is a refuge of familiarity and comfort for many people. As we age, we are frequently reminded of the qualities and experiences that have bonded us to our homes, while tugging at our desire to retain our independence as we choose
By Tanya Dall, MD and Justin Yanuck, MD As Renew Ketamine Infusion takes a significant step forward by introducing SPRAVATO® (esketamine) to its list of treatment options, we sat down with Dr. Dall, a Georgetown-trained MD and Dr. Yanuck, a Harvard-trained MD, and the lead physicians at the clinic, to
