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What can hospice provide? How might the level of care provided by Care Dimensions differ from other hospice organizations? In this episod, host Mary Crowe welcomes on Patty Ramsden, Chief Clinical Officer, to talk about all that Care Dimensio
Do your loved ones know your health care wishes? Do you have any of that in writing somewhere? For Healthcare Decisions Month, Mary Crowe welcomes on Ellen DiPaola, President & CEO of Honoring Choices Massachusetts. They talk about the impor
Ahead of Veterans Day, this special episode is focused on the benefits our veterans deserve and qualify for.Host Mary Crowe welcomes on two members of Cape Ann Veterans Services, who talk about how Massachusetts vets and their families can se
Yes, doctors still make house calls!This episode includes a discussion of HomeMD, which is a primary care service at Care Dimensions that benefits patients who may have a difficult time making it to a doctor's office. Instead, we come to whe
Children grieve differently than adults and often need help understanding and expressing their feelings during, what can be, a confusing time. Mary's guest this episode is Sammy McCarthy, Children's Program Manager at Care Dimensions.Learn
How can you best support someone with Alzheimer's? Where can you find the support you might need?This episode's guest is Nicole McGurin, Programs & Services Directorfor the MA/NH Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.Alzheimer’s Associa
Grief has no timetable. It may come in waves during the turbulent months of a loved one’s illness and then intensify after he or she has passed away. In this episode of Timing is Everything, Director of Bereavement Services Patrice DePasquale
How do you get through a typically joyful time of year when you're feeling a sense of loss and sadness? In this episode of Timing is Everything, Mary Crowe welcomes Bob Hagopian back to the program. Bob is a Bereavement Coordinator at Care Di
For this episode, host Mary Crowe welcomes on Care Dimensions CEO, Dr. Stephanie Patel, who was hired to lead the organization earlier this year. Dr. Patel has been with Care Dimensions for 16 years and talks about her experience in hospice.
In this episode, host Mary Crowe welcomes on Director of Volunteer Services and Complementary Therapies Sheryl Meehan. She's also joined by Care Dimensions Volunteer Paul Williams, who talks about his experience as a hospice volunteer. Learn
This month, we welcome on members of the Threshold Singers. The group is a volunteer hospice singing group located in the North Shore. They talk about their mission and show what bedside singing is all about. Learn more: ThresholdSingers.com
April is a time to make sure your advance care planning is set. Have those important conversations with loved ones and make sure you have the right documentation if something happens with your health. This month's guest is Elder Law Attorney A
March is Social Work Month. While some people may associate hospice and palliative care with nurses and aides, social workers are also an integral part of the team, supporting patients and their family. In this episode, host Mary Crowe welcom
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, host Mary Crowe discusses the impact of younger onset Alzheimer's Disease with Judy Johansen, who experienced this impact firsthand, with her husband Steve's diagnosis.
Host Mary Crowe welcomes on David Rodriquez from Danvers Community Access Television. David helps produce our television program "Timing Is Everything" and comes on to discuss the show's big topics from the past year. Learn more: CareDimensi
Host 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.”
On this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, Mary and Care Dimensions' chaplain Robert Hagopian share advice on how to cope with the holidays after the loss of a loved one.
On this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, Mary discusses with Francine Temkin the way hospice supports caregivers for National Hospice and Palliative Care month.
On 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.
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss the role of hospice volunteers with Care Dimensions' Director of Volunteer Services and Complementary Therapies, Sheryl Meehan.
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, Mary discusses Advance Care Planning with special guest, Ellen DiPaola, President & CEO of Honoring Choices in Massachusetts. Both experts on the topic, they dispel common myths around Advance C
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss the misconception that a person has to "take to the bed" in order to receive hospice care. "Taking to the bed" refers to a person who is bed-ridden or home-bound, but
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe discuss the importance of listening when you or a loved one has a serious or advanced illness.
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss the benefits of reminiscing and life review through both their personal and professional experiences.
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe discuss the challenges associated with living with a serious illness and provide tips on how to adjust after receiving a diagnosis.
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