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Podcast: Complementary Therapies Enhance Well-Being at End of Life
Posted on April 2, 2020 by Mia Buscone in Complementary therapy, Hospice, Learning Institute, PodcastIn this latest episode of our podcast Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas talk about the benefits of complementary therapies. ...
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What Every Family Should Know About Medical Treatment at End of Life
Posted on March 30, 2020 by Robert M. Taylor, MD, FAAHPM, FAAN in HospiceDebunking three myths about best courses of treatment for hospice patients at end of life. ...
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Helping Children Cope With Loss During COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on March 24, 2020 by Care Dimensions Children’s Program Staff in ChildrenCare Dimensions' Children's Program Staff offer tips on how to help children who are dealing with loss of a loved one or loss of routines during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Continue readingPodcast: Caring for the Caregiver
Posted on March 20, 2020 by Mia Buscone in Caregiving, Hospice, Learning Institute, PodcastIn this latest episode of our podcast Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas focus on the importance of taking care of and supporting the caregiver. ...
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Spanish Language Grief Counselor Offers Grief Support Groups in Greater Boston
Posted on March 10, 2020 by Rebecca FarahbakhshAfter a career in education, Rebecca Farahbakhsh returned to college to launch a second career as a dual-language (Spanish and English) grief counselor. Now she leads drop-in grief support groups in Greater Boston. ...
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Posted on March 10, 2020 by Mia Buscone in Caregiving, Hospice, PodcastIn this latest episode of our podcast Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas touch upon the realities of dealing with grief and loss and ways that we can care for each other during those difficult times. ...
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Hospice Aide’s Role Has Come Full Circle
Posted on February 26, 2020 by Care Dimensions in Hospice careersCertified Nursing Assistant and Senior Hospice Aide Billie Jean Newhall talks about how she went from trainee to trainer through a career advancement program at Care Dimensions. ...
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Greater Boston Hospice Volunteer Brings Personal Experience, Professional Skills to Her Patient Visits
Posted on February 24, 2020 by Aine Greaney Ellrott in VolunteersWhen she retired, Betsy Swaim knew she wanted a volunteer opportunity that would use her professional skills and interests and her personal experience as a family caregiver for loved ones with a terminal illness. She chose to become a hospice volunteer with Care Dimensions. ...
Continue readingPodcast: Living Well, Making Every Moment Count
Posted on February 20, 2020 by Veronica Giarla in Hospice, Learning Institute, Palliative Care, PodcastIn Episode 5 of our podcast of Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe focus on living well, what gets in the way and how we can incorporate techniques or approaches that can positively influence our life, healthcare and overall quality of life. ...
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Hospice Volunteer Cherishes Memorable Moments with Patients
Posted on February 18, 2020 by Rebecca Brackett in VolunteersWhen she first considered being a Care Dimensions hospice volunteer, Charlene Cotting of Bedford never anticipated how many amazing moments she would experience and how those moments would touch her life. ...
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