Patient Stories

Hospice Experiences Motivate Caregiver to Give Back

Care Dimensions’ supportive care for his mother, partner Jan, and brother Paul left Mark O'Donnell with a desire to give back to Care Dimensions. This year, he joined the David Sherman Legacy Society, whose members have made a provision for Care Dimensions in their estate plans.

Care Dimensions Helps Young Father Meet End-of-Life Goals

Audias Escobar moved from Guatelmala to Boston to pursue his American Dream in 2005. With his health rapidly declining, he wanted to secure a bright future for his daughter. His Care Dimensions hospice team helped him make arrangements for his daughter's continued care and for a final trip home.

HomeMD Program Offers In-Home Primary Care for Patients and Families

Regular primary care visits by Care Dimensions' HomeMD team allow sisters Kathy and Patty Mooney to receive much of the care they need at home.

Hospice Helps Couple Make Memories - One Visit at a Time

For 95-year-old Aaron Wiseman, getting to spend some time each weekday with Roslyn, his wife of 70 years, means a lot. Thanks to his Care Dimensions hospice aide Kenia, he gets to do just that.

Respiratory Patient Gets to Travel and Live the Best Life She Can

When Patricia Kolarik, 74, discussed transitioning to hospice care with her family, she shared her three, must-have wishes.  By providing a full spectrum of hospice care and support services, the Care Dimensions specialized respiratory care program has been able to support her wishes.

A Second Career and a Dream Come True: The Nurse Residency Program in Action

When Marjorie Lebowitz enrolled in North Shore Community College’s Nurse Education Program, she had a clear vision for her second career.  She wanted to be a hospice nurse case manager, and she credits her mother for giving her the initial inspiration to focus on hospice.

Local Philanthropic Family Donates to Support Others Who Need End-of-Life Care

Following her husband Fred's death at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in 2016, Sue Thorne of Manchester-by-the-Sea continues her family's commitment to support Care Dimensions' work and mission in caring for people with advanced illness.

18 Years of Support: Gloucester Resident Brought Tree of Lights Celebration to Cape Ann

Eighteen years ago, Tom Lattof of Gloucester met a local friend who worked as a hospice nurse for Care Dimensions.  Then and now, Tom serves on the Board of Directors of BankGloucester. 

His nurse friend asked Tom if he would help to bring the Care Dimensions Tree of Lights event to Cape Ann. Tom agreed, and this would be the start of a professional, personal and philanthropic relationship.

Appreciation of Support Spurs Donor to Honor Care Dimensions in Estate Plans

In the spring of 2016 the Didios lost two members of their family.  Within four days of each other, John and his mother, Jacqueline died at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. 

Two years later, Marisa Didio decided to honor her brother and her mother's memory by including Care Dimensions in her estate plans so that other families can benefit from the hospice experience. 

Community Volunteers’ Knitting, Sewing Bring Comfort to Hospice Patients

Community volunteers Henrietta Goodwin and Marilyn Brauss donate their talents to create prayer squares and quilts that are given to patients at Care Dimensions’ Kaplan Family Hospice House.