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, […]
Many thanks to Lisa, a wonderfully generous supporter who created these beautiful masks for Caring House and dropped them off at the house. Makes me think of the Lone Ranger, the first real hit TV Western, and the end of each episode. After the Lone Ranger completed his heroic task, he quickly rode off before […]
COVID-19 is present in Los Angeles County. We’ve worked very hard to keep it out of Caring House. To protect our very vulnerable residents and also our visitors and staff, our steps (many first-time actions here) have included the following. May 9, 2020: We’re back!. We’re welcoming residents again. Keeping our residents, visitors and staff […]
You can read and download our Annual Report for 2019 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 […]
Over the weekend we had great help from a family of volunteers. Our recently-renovated side fence needed staining and protection, and the “Sunday stainers” raised their hands (and brushes and rollers). Not only did they provide the labor, they donated brushes, rollers and stain. And they did a great job of clean-up. What a great family […]
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. Volunteers, like Anne, help make Caring House strong. […]
An important part of the Caring House mission is remembering the lives of those entrusted to our care. Upon arriving at Caring House, each resident is acknowledged by a unique heart-shaped “memory stone” showing his or her first name and (on the back) date of admission to Caring House. Initially the memory stones reside on the window sill […]
Chris Engen was recently elected to the Caring House board of directors. Chris came to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in 1985. He worked in the field of sales for 39 years and retired in 2015. His first exposure to hospice care was in 2013 when his father-in-law had the benefit of passing in the Engen home. […]
Glenn Wishon MD was just elected to the Caring House board of directors. Glenn was born in Long Beach, California and attended UCLA as both an undergraduate and in the school of medicine. His Internship and Residency were at Harbor UCLA Hospital in Torrance where he pursued Residencies in Family Practice and Internal Medicine, as […]