The Spring 2021 issue of Palos Verdes Magazine features Caring House and the work of Ed and Patty Long to help create and grow it to be the best end-of-life care home in Los Angeles County. The article comes soon after the fifth anniversary of the opening of Caring House. That anniversary is a perfect […]
When it became clear that my mom needed more care than could be provided for her at home, we interviewed many different hospice care facilities in the South Bay. Caring House stood in a completely different category as compared to the other options available, because: 1) Caring House is 100% focused on end-of-life care, including […]
Irwin (Irv) Gerst has come to live with us at Caring House. We are honored. Irwin was born to Samuel and Blanche Gerst in Chicago. He joined the Army and fought mosquitos and tsunamis in Waikiki and Hilo, Hawaii, before representing our country in World War II. Upon returning from the war Irv attended LA […]
“Two years ago I had never heard of Caring House. Then my brother, Ronnie, fell ill on skid row. He was taken to L.A. County Hospital. Unable to speak or walk; with a stroke, it was determined he needed Hospice care. As his 73 year old sister, with disabilities of my own, and no other […]
From the earliest days of welcoming residents at Caring House, volunteer Judith Sommerstein was there for our residents and their families. Actually, for all of us. Judith brought her warm mix of life experience, positivity, listening and compassion to our work. She would sit and talk, and listen and comfort. When circumstances made it right, […]
You can read and download our Annual Report for 2020 online now. It tells about residents and families, hospice teams, and Caring House staff, volunteers, donors and other supporters coming together do something wonderful — improve the end-of-life experience for men and women and families. It honors our residents and thanks our donors and volunteers. It shares […]
In this 57-second video, you’ll quickly get a sense for our work and our mission. Lisa Jennings is the daughter of one of our past residents. We thank Tim Branning of Topic Productions, Inc. for creating this video for us. Note that the content in this video was created before the coronavirus pandemic. Click for […]
Join us for our fifth annual Honor and Remember gathering. We look forward to welcoming family members and friends of past Caring House residents, plus volunteers, donors, staff and the broader community. This is an online video event. No registration is required. The event will first be shown on Sunday, March 7, 2021 starting at […]
William Landes recently came to live with us at Caring House. We are honored. His daughter Wendy shared the following remembrance of William. William-Alan Landes Biography “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.” […]
A Little Free Library plays a key role by providing 24/7 access to books, and encouraging a love of reading. LittleFreeLibrary.org is the website of the world’s largest book-sharing movement. Little Free Libraries build community, inspire readers and expand book access for all. Caring House is proud to share its new Little Free Library with […]