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Podcast: 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. ...
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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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Continue readingPodcast: Starting the Conversation Around Death and Dying
Posted on February 3, 2020 by Veronica Giarla in Advance Directives, Health care directives, Hospice, Learning Institute, PodcastIn 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. ...
Continue readingPodcast: Hospice Myths and Misconceptions
Posted on January 6, 2020 by Veronica Giarla in Hospice, Learning Institute, PodcastIn this latest episode of our podcast Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas discuss several myths and misconceptions surrounding hospice care ...
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Attending A New England Patriots Game: A Hospice Patient’s Dream Come True
Posted on December 31, 2019 by Care Dimensions in HospiceWhen Joan McLynch was admitted to Care Dimensions hospice care for complications from her leukemia, her admissions nurse asked her about her primary goals and health priorities. “I didn’t have to think about it,” says Joan. “I said that I wanted to feel good enough to make it through December 2019 and to attend the Patriots home game against the Miami Dolphins.” ...
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