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Podcast: Opening to Grief
Posted on January 13, 2022 by Care Dimensions in PodcastHost Mary Crowe welcomes on Claire Willis, who is the author of “Opening to Grief.” In their conversation, Mary and Claire talk about grief being a natural response to loss, and not something that needs to be “fixed.” ...
Continue readingPodcast: Care Dimensions During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Posted on November 3, 2021 by Care Dimensions in Hospice, Learning Institute, PodcastOn this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, Lyn and Mary speak with guest Stephanie Patel, Care Dimensions’ Medical Director, to discuss how Care Dimensions adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
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Podcast: Advance Care Planning with Ellen DiPaola
Posted on July 8, 2020 by Mia Buscone in Advance Directives, Health care directives, PodcastIn this special episode of the Care Dimensions Learning Institute's podcast, host Mary Crowe discusses advance care planning with Ellen DiPaola, president and CEO of Honoring Choices Massachusetts. ...
Continue readingPodcast: Taking to the Bed? I Don’t Think So
Posted on June 25, 2020 by Mia Buscone in PodcastIn this episode of the Care Dimensions Learning Institute’s podcast, hosts Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe discuss how the concept of “taking to the bed” does not apply to hospice care. ...
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Podcast: The Importance of Listening
Posted on May 27, 2020 by Mia Buscone in Hospice, Learning Institute, PodcastIn this episode of our podcast of Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe focus the importance of active listening skills and how truly being in the moment with a person in a compassionate and non-judgmental way, is one of the greatest gifts you can give another, especially at end of life. ...
Continue readingPodcast: Telling Our Stories: The Importance of Reminiscing and Life Review
Posted on April 30, 2020 by Mia Buscone in Hospice, Learning Institute, Podcast, Social Work, VolunteersIn this latest episode of our podcast Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas talk about the benefits of reminiscing and life review. ...
Continue readingPodcast: Living with a Serious Ilness
Posted on April 15, 2020 by Mia Buscone in Advance Directives, Hospice, Learning Institute, Palliative Care, PodcastIn this latest episode of our podcast Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas talk about the stress of receiving a diagnosis of a serious illness and why it's important to assemble a strong support team to help you assess all options for a care plan that is based on your goals and definition of quality of life. ...
Continue readingPodcast: 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. ...
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. ...
Continue readingPodcast: Concepts of Grief and Loss
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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