Expert Hospice

In this heartfelt episode of the Expert Hospice Podcast , host Rebecca speaks directly to family caregivers — the unsung heroes walking alongside their loved ones through the hospice journey. Rebecca shares compassionate advice and practical tips for managing stress, staying organized, and caring for yourself while caring for someone else. From maintaining dignity and communication to finding mome...

In this episode of the Expert Hospice Podcast , Dr. Sendhil Krishnan explores the role of hospice care for patients with advanced cancer. When cancer progresses to a stage where treatments are no longer effective or are causing more harm than good, hospice shifts the focus from cure to comfort. Dr. Krishnan explains what hospice really means — regaining control, choosing dignity, and spending mean...

In this heartfelt episode of the Expert Hospice Podcast, hosts Aiden and Aimee explore one of the most emotionally challenging moments in end-of-life care: when a loved one no longer wants to eat. They gently unpack why appetite fades in hospice patients, what this means from a medical perspective, and how families can respond with compassion and understanding. From practical tips to emotional rea...

Host Jude explains the key differences between home health care and hospice care to help families make informed decisions. Learn about goals, eligibility, and how each service supports patients. This episode shows why hospice is not giving up hope, but shifting it toward comfort, dignity, and quality of life. --------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of the Expert H...

In this episode of the Expert Hospice Podcast , host Rebecca explores the four levels of hospice care and what each means for patients and families. From routine home hospice care that provides consistent support, to continuous care at home during times of crisis, to inpatient hospice care for complex symptoms, and respite care that offers much-needed relief for family caregivers — this episode ex...

At Expert Hospice, we often hear families describe our nurses as “angels.” While they would humbly say they’re simply doing their job, we know it takes something extraordinary to walk with patients and families through life’s most vulnerable moments. Hospice nursing is so much more than medical knowledge. It’s educating families on how to provide daily care, answering phone calls at 2 a.m., and si...

Understanding POLST, MOLST, and how they empower patients and families In this episode of the Expert Hospice Podcast , Aimee and Aiden explore the often-overlooked but incredibly important topic of advanced care planning . Too often, families find themselves making critical medical decisions in moments of crisis — without knowing what their loved one would have truly wanted. We’ll break down the m...

In this episode of the Expert Hospice Podcast, host Dr. Sendhil Krishnan — a cardiologist and one of Expert's two medical directors — explains what it looks like when congestive heart failure (C.H.F.) progresses to its final stage. He outlines the signs and symptoms families may notice, from increasing shortness of breath and fatigue to changes in appetite, cognition, and daily function. Dr. K...

In this episode of the Expert Hospice Podcast, Rebecca explores the hidden toll of caregiving and why burnout is so common among family caregivers. From exhaustion and isolation to feelings of hopelessness, Rebecca explains the stages of caregiver burnout, how to recognize the warning signs, and practical steps to manage stress before it becomes overwhelming. You’ll also hear about resources and r...

In this episode of the Expert Hospice Podcast , we take a closer look at what hospice really offers — not just for patients, but for families too. Many people don’t realize that hospice care was designed to help patients spend their final months or weeks with dignity and comfort, often at home surrounded by loved ones. And just as importantly, it was also created to support families through this e...

In this episode of the Expert Hospice Podcast, Rebecca explores how hospice care is truly a team effort. Backed by the leadership of Dr. Krishnan and Dr. Ranat, Expert Hospice brings together physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, and volunteers to provide comfort and clarity during life’s most difficult season. You’ll hear the story of one family (names changed for privacy) and how...

In this episode, Aiden and Aimee take on some of the most common misconceptions about hospice care—like “it’s only for the last few days” or “it means giving up hope.” Through the story of Robert and his daughter Emily*, they reveal how hospice can actually bring peace, comfort, and more meaningful time together when started earlier. Listeners will also learn about Expert Hospice’s philosophy of c...

In this episode, hosts Aiden and Aimee delve into "The Power of Hospice — Finding Peace in the Final Days," sharing the transformative journey of Mary (name changed), a 78-year-old grandmother with advanced heart failure. Initially, Mary's final months were marked by frequent hospital visits, shortness of breath, and overwhelming stress for her daughter, Linda. However, everything ch...

In this debut episode, Aiden and Aimee open an important conversation about one of life’s most difficult questions: When should families consider end-of-life care and hospice? Together, they explore the signs that it may be time, the misconceptions surrounding hospice, and how the right support can bring comfort and peace during life’s most challenging moments. This episode also introduces Expert...