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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Janette Dawson, RN-Case Manager, MHA, ACM has been elected to the Caring House board of directors. Janette grew up in Palos Verdes and moved all the way to Redondo Beach 1988. Growing up in the South Bay fostered her love of sports to include surfing, horseback riding and triathlons. She graduated nursing school in 1985 […]
Caring House just introduced its dedication Honor Roll. It names and honors individual staff members and volunteers who have given five or more faithful years of caring service in the work of Caring House. We thank each of them for their dedicated work to assure peace, comfort, support and dignity for each of our residents. […]
Musician and performer Anne Destabelle visits Caring House and plays for residents, visitors and staff. Her music always soothes and calms — and is themed at times (she entertained with a patriotic selection on July 4). Anne’s music has also enhanced our annual Honor and Remember gathering. Now Anne performs in the back yard, just […]
Over a couple of weeks in early July 2020, The Masked Muralists regularly visited the backyard at Caring House. While masked and distanced, they created a marvelous 25′ x 10′ mural for us that is a wonderful addition to our peaceful outdoor space. This video shows the work in progress, plus the final mural. Penny […]
If sewing is a passion or hobby of yours, we need your help now. We need reusable isolation gowns. These can be washed and sanitized between each use. The CDC is suggesting these reusable gowns now, recognizing that single-use disposable gowns are in very short supply. The good news is these reusable gowns can be homemade, […]