Hugh “Scotty” Doyle has come to live with us at Caring House. We’re honored. Hugh was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the youngest of five children of Hugh Doyle and Ellen Donnachie Doyle. Hugh and his siblings became orphans just before Hugh reached age ten. His father was in the merchant marine and was killed when […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Carolyn Marie Joergensen Zimmerman has come to live with us at Caring House. We’re honored. Carolyn was born in Oakland, CA, the only child of Elmer and Bertha Swanson Joergensen. When she was nine months old her father died, and she was raised by her mother and grandmother. Carolyn attended San Jose State University and became a lab […]
In this video, family members of past Caring House residents share their thoughts about the Caring House experience. Residents and families are the “stars” of our work. We’re proud to be part improving the end-of-life experience in America. We thank the Media Services Department of Torrance Memorial Medical Center for creating and donating this wonderful video experience […]