Hospice Aide’s Role Has Come Full Circle

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Care Dimensions in Hospice careers

Certified 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. ...

Greater Boston Hospice Volunteer Brings Personal Experience, Professional Skills to Her Patient Visits

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Aine Greaney Ellrott in Volunteers

When 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. ...

Podcast: Living Well, Making Every Moment Count

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Veronica Giarla in Hospice, Learning Institute, Palliative Care, Podcast

In 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. ...

Hospice Volunteer Cherishes Memorable Moments with Patients

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Rebecca Brackett in Volunteers

When 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. ...

Volunteer Helps People at Both Ends of Their Lives

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Care Dimensions in Volunteers

Retiree Cindy Jalbert stays busy and engaged by volunteering with pre-schoolers most mornings and Care Dimensions hospice patients some afternoons each week. ...

Podcast: Starting the Conversation Around Death and Dying

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Veronica Giarla in Advance Directives, Health care directives, Hospice, Learning Institute, Podcast

In this latest episode of our podcast Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas tackle the challenge of starting a conversation about death, dying, and making your wishes known. ...

Yoga for Living with Loss: One Man's Life-Changing Bereavement Support

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Áine Greaney Ellrott

After his wife of 42 years died suddenly, Britt Hall turned to a Care Dimensions bereavement support group for help, which led to a specialized yoga class for coping with loss. ...

Podcast: Who Is Driving the Bus? Taking Charge of Your Healthcare Wishes

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Veronica Giarla in Advance Directives, Health care directives, Learning Institute, Podcast

In this latest episode of our podcast Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas discuss the importance of advance directives and making your healthcare wishes known. ...

Elder Law Attorney Finds New Satisfaction as Hospice Volunteer

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Lisa Conti in Volunteers

Elder law attorney Bill Brisk of Newton, MA, is putting his passion and expertise to good use as a hospice volunteer for Care Dimensions. ...

'Will You Pray for Me?'

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Rev. Rona Tyndall, M.Div.

Care Dimensions Senior Chaplain Rona Tyndall feels blessed after having watched "It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" with her mother, who has dementia. ...

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Hospice Aide’s Role Has Come Full Circle

Greater Boston Hospice Volunteer Brings Personal Experience, Professional Skills to Her Patient Visits

Podcast: Living Well, Making Every Moment Count

Hospice Volunteer Cherishes Memorable Moments with Patients

Volunteer Helps People at Both Ends of Their Lives

Podcast: Starting the Conversation Around Death and Dying

Yoga for Living with Loss: One Man's Life-Changing Bereavement Support

Podcast: Who Is Driving the Bus? Taking Charge of Your Healthcare Wishes

Elder Law Attorney Finds New Satisfaction as Hospice Volunteer

'Will You Pray for Me?'