On March 4, 2018, we gathered to honor and remember the men and women we’ve had the privilege to serve during the last weeks of their lives. About 100 family members and friends, volunteers, donors, staff and others joined in a program of spoken thoughts, readings and songs that warmed and comforted hearts. In the […]
Diane and Lowry Mayo have joined Lloyd’s Legion. Here’s their enlistment story. Diane Mayo was live-in caregiver for her mother during her mom’s last years of life while suffering with Alzheimer’s. Her two sisters also spent a great deal of time with their mom. They were all fortunate to be able to devote time to caring […]
Help us welcome residents and families in need We ask residents and families to help cover the cost of care to the best of their ability. If a resident or family is unable fully to cover the cost, we depend on donations to the Days of Caring account to cover the shortfall. Please donate now […]
Fran Pullara is known in the South Bay as an artist, archivist, friend to many, and an energetic supporter of cherished causes. For Fran’s big birthday she has invited friends and family to forego any gifts to her, and to consider instead a gift to Caring House. Talking about Caring House, Fran told us “At […]
Patty Long has joined Lloyd’s Legion. Patty supports the work of Caring House as a volunteer and donor. She says that Caring House is important to our community because it’s A place that will care for me, my family members, friends and others with respect, dignity and love at end-of-life. A place that is comfortable and […]
Roxanne Arroues has joined Lloyd’s Legion. Roxanne shares, “My Dad passed away four years ago after suffering from pancreatic cancer. While our family was blessed that we were able to bring him home for his final days, it took both a physical and mental toll on all of us. I remember thinking ‘what do families do […]
Ellen Gorbunoff has joined Lloyd’s Legion. “The mission of providing peace, comfort and support in the last weeks of our residents is why I became actively involved in the work of Caring House,” Ellen said. “I am also committed to advancing the awareness of the South Bay community regarding advance care planning and the journey at the […]
Connie Senner is the newest member of Lloyd’s Legion. “My grandmother passed away in April and I can appreciate the support family need along with the patient as life is concluding. I believe that my mother and sister absorbed a burden in those last few weeks that taxed personal relationships” reported Connie. When she learned […]
We thank the wonderfully generous Sandpipers for providing a mountain of caring — all items selected from our online Wish List. The Wish List shows items that we go through like crazy as we serve our residents and their families and other visitors. The mountain includes laundry detergent and fabric softener, paper towels and toilet […]
We have special half-size pillows that we use to support the arms and legs of our residents. They’re a great resource in helping our residents be comfortable. The problem: pillowcases for these pillows are darn near impossible to find. The solution: A wonderful group of women from The Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes Estates teamed […]