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. ...

Podcast: Hospice Myths and Misconceptions

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Veronica Giarla in Hospice, Learning Institute, Podcast

In 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 ...

Attending A New England Patriots Game: A Hospice Patient’s Dream Come True

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Care Dimensions in Hospice

When 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.” ...

The Truth About Hospice

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Dr. Anna Chon in Caregiving, Hospice, Palliative Care

Recently, doctors advised Tony Cacciotti, husband of 79-year-old TV star Valerie Harper, to engage hospice services for his wife. Harper, the "Mary Tyler Moore Show” star who played Rhoda Morgenstern, was reportedly first diagnosed with cancer in 2009. Citing the couple’s 40 years of shared commitment, Cacciotti announced that he would not follow her doctors’ advice...

'The Returning': Young Hospice Patient Writes Novel

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Wendy Killeen in Hospice

Eliza Mager, 22, who is receiving hospice from Care Dimensions, talks about her science fiction novel, "The Returning." (Includes book excerpt) ...

A Caregiver's Story: What I Learned About Palliative Care

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Davita Nowland in Caregiving, Donors, Hospice, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Palliative Care

Davita Nowland learned about the value of engaging a palliative care team for her beloved husband's cancer and end-of-life planning and care. ...

A Night to Remember for Young Hospice Patient

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Wendy Killeen in Hospice

Eliza Mager missed her high school prom due to cancer treatments, but her friends, family and Care Dimensions hospice team helped arrange a prom-like event for her 22nd birthday. ...

Hospice Aide's Thoughtfulness Improves Patients' Quality of Life

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Care Dimensions in Hospice, Hospice careers

Care Dimensions Evening Hospice Aide Hillary Fortin brings comfort, compassion, and kindness that can enhance a patient’s quality of life. ...

Being a Hospice Aide: What it Takes. What It Gives

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Jeanne Puffer, CNA, Hospice Aide in Hospice, Hospice careers

To be a hospice aide, you have to really care about the patient. It also helps that, at Care Dimensions, we have the tools, the time and the education to do what we need to do to deliver great patient care. My job brings me lots of rewards and appreciation—from my patients, their caregivers, my clinical team members and manager. Why and How I Became a Hospice Aide As a child I...

Introducing the Hidden Hospice Case Manager

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Janet Zipes in Hospice, Hospice careers

Most cardiac and respiratory patients receiving specialized hospice care from Care Dimensions know Diane Theriault only by her voice, but she is an important part of the interdisciplinary team. ...

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Podcast: Starting the Conversation Around Death and Dying

Podcast: Hospice Myths and Misconceptions

Attending A New England Patriots Game: A Hospice Patient’s Dream Come True

The Truth About Hospice

'The Returning': Young Hospice Patient Writes Novel

A Caregiver's Story: What I Learned About Palliative Care

A Night to Remember for Young Hospice Patient

Hospice Aide's Thoughtfulness Improves Patients' Quality of Life

Being a Hospice Aide: What it Takes. What It Gives

Introducing the Hidden Hospice Case Manager