Rick Lunsford, Author at Blossom Ridge Home Health and Hospice

Depression vs. Dementia in Older Adults – Understanding the Signs

Rick Lunsford2023-07-13T00:12:10+00:00

Never assume that a loss of mental sharpness is just a normal sign of old age. It could be a sign of either depression or dementia. Both are common in older adults and the elderly. Since depression and dementia share many similar symptoms, including memory problems, sluggish speech and movements, and low motivation, it can [...]

Depression vs. Dementia in Older Adults – Understanding the SignsRick Lunsford2023-07-13T00:12:10+00:00

On Hospice: Understanding Grief

Rick Lunsford2021-02-15T15:05:24+00:00

This is an expert column to provide a better understanding of grief, bereavement and mourning. People cope with the loss of a loved one in many ways. For some, the experience may lead to personal growth, even though it is a difficult and trying time. There is no right way of coping with death. The [...]

On Hospice: Understanding GriefRick Lunsford2021-02-15T15:05:24+00:00

Blossom Ridge Hosts Grand Opening for Stockton Office

Rick Lunsford2021-02-10T20:54:23+00:00

Blossom Ridge Home Health and Hospice Agency recently opened its new office to offer home health and hospice services in Stockton, CA and the surrounding area. The grand opening was celebrated with great fanfare on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Among the more than 75 attendees were representatives of Blossom Ridge executive team -- Rick Lunsford, [...]

Blossom Ridge Hosts Grand Opening for Stockton OfficeRick Lunsford2021-02-10T20:54:23+00:00

Home Health Care and Diabetes

Rick Lunsford2015-08-19T21:22:55+00:00

This is an expert column on diabetes care in the home. What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The main types of diabetes mellitus are type 1 (insulin deficiency; formerly called juvenile diabetes) and type 2 (ineffective resistance). Treatment depends on the [...]

Home Health Care and DiabetesRick Lunsford2015-08-19T21:22:55+00:00

Sacramento Business Journal: Blossom Ridge Home Health is Growing

Rick Lunsford2015-08-12T22:45:44+00:00

by Dennis McCoy | Sacramento Business Journal John Saruwatari and Rick Lunsford didn’t know each other when they enrolled in the MBA program at California State University Sacramento. By the time they graduated in 2011, they had decided to become business partners. The two had different backgrounds — Saruwatari on the financing side of the [...]

Sacramento Business Journal: Blossom Ridge Home Health is GrowingRick Lunsford2015-08-12T22:45:44+00:00

Supporting United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento – with Pride

Rick Lunsford2021-02-15T15:09:56+00:00

Blossom Ridge is Helping Our Community Thrive We are strong believers in supporting our community, especially when it comes to organizations that work tirelessly to help those coping with serious illness. One of the Sacramento-area organizations we are proud to support is United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Sacramento. We encourage you to support them as [...]

Supporting United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento – with PrideRick Lunsford2021-02-15T15:09:56+00:00

Blossom Ridge Featured on Sac & Co, KXTV Channel 10

Rick Lunsford2015-06-20T22:05:50+00:00

Sharing our home health care and hospice work and the amazing people we serve and employ is always a pleasure. Here is a video that aired on Channel 10 recently about Blossom Ridge Home Health and Hospice Agency. We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we love serving our patients.

Blossom Ridge Featured on Sac & Co, KXTV Channel 10Rick Lunsford2015-06-20T22:05:50+00:00

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