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Podcast: 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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The Truth About Hospice
Posted on August 8, 2019 by Dr. Anna Chon in Caregiving, Hospice, Palliative CareRecently, 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...
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'The Returning': Young Hospice Patient Writes Novel
Posted on July 25, 2019 by Wendy Killeen in HospiceEliza Mager, 22, who is receiving hospice from Care Dimensions, talks about her science fiction novel, "The Returning." (Includes book excerpt) ...
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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 CareDavita Nowland learned about the value of engaging a palliative care team for her beloved husband's cancer and end-of-life planning and care. ...
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A Night to Remember for Young Hospice Patient
Posted on June 24, 2019 by Wendy Killeen in HospiceEliza 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. ...
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Hospice Aide's Thoughtfulness Improves Patients' Quality of Life
Posted on June 20, 2019 by Care Dimensions in Hospice, Hospice careersCare Dimensions Evening Hospice Aide Hillary Fortin brings comfort, compassion, and kindness that can enhance a patient’s quality of life. ...
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