Hospice of the Piedmont

There are many different pathways to becoming a caregiver. Whether a caregiving role evolves over time due to increased needs or is the result of a sudden life event, all caregivers go through an identity development process. Listen in as CEO Trent Cockerham and Dr. Elise Eifert, Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator for the Gerontology program at the University of North Carolina at Greensb...

As we prepare to launch a new season of E-Series conversations, we will continue the much needed dialogue about how we as a community can support those who are caring for another, as well as how we as a local not-for-profit organization can shift how we approach these issues to be part of the solution meeting the unique needs for this important group of people. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast...

Join us for this special episode of The E-Series as we revisit some of the most impactful moments from this year's episodes. Hosted by Ryan Biagini, Director of Community Engagement & Education, and Jessica Crisp, Public Relations Associate, this episode takes a deeper dive into captivating moments that broadened our perspective on topics including the health disparities impacting our community, t...

(This is part two of a two-part episode.) Listen in as CEO Trent Cockerham and Cher Limpach, Hospice of the Piedmont Volunteer and someone who has had personal experience with caregiving, explore the meaningful role of caregiving, the challenge of balancing caregiver and care recipient needs, and why a societal shift toward increasing support for caregivers is necessary. Presented by Hospice of th...

(This is part one of a two-part episode.) Listen in as CEO Trent Cockerham and Cher Limpach, Hospice of the Piedmont Volunteer and someone who has had personal experience with caregiving, explore the meaningful role of caregiving, the challenge of balancing caregiver and care recipient needs, and why a societal shift toward increasing support for caregivers is necessary. Presented by Hospice of th...

(This is part two of a two-part episode.) Tune in as CEO Trent Cockerham speaks with Ursula Robinson, Executive Director of PACE of the Triad, to discuss the similarities and differences between professional caregiving and personal caregiving. Their conversation will dive deeper into the perspective shift that caregivers experience, the institutional challenges they face and strategies for self-ca...

(This is part one of a two-part episode.) Tune in as CEO Trent Cockerham speaks with Ursula Robinson, Executive Director of PACE of the Triad, to discuss the similarities and differences between professional caregiving and personal caregiving. Their conversation will dive deeper into the perspective shift that caregivers experience, the institutional challenges they face and strategies for self-ca...

This is part two of a two-part episode. AARP estimates that there are currently 53 million, unpaid caregivers in the United States, equaling roughly 1 in 5 individuals. Join Hospice of the Piedmont CEO Trent Cockerham as he talks with Mark Hensley, Associate State Director for Community Outreach and Advocacy Triad Region with AARP North Carolina. Together, they launch this installment of The E-Ser...

This is part one of a two-part episode. AARP estimates that there are currently 53 million, unpaid caregivers in the United States, equaling roughly 1 in 5 individuals. Join Hospice of the Piedmont CEO Trent Cockerham as he talks with Mark Hensley, Associate State Director for Community Outreach and Advocacy Triad Region with AARP North Carolina. Together, they launch this installment of The E-Ser...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and in partnership with the Latino Family Center of High Point, we are pleased to present this episode of the E-Series in Spanish. In this special episode of the E-Series, Giselle Mansi, director of the High Point Latino Family Center, interviews Hospice of the Piedmont nurse Daisy Hurtado to share what hospice services are and how they can help care for Latino...

This is part two of a two-part episode. In this episode of the E-Series, Trent welcomes Tim Pheagin, Chaplain at Hospice of the Piedmont. Together they will have an intentional conversation about how intersections in an individual’s life journey not only shape how they live but also how they die by providing opportunities to engage hope, increase well-being and overcome fears at end of life. Prese...

This is part one of a two-part episode. In this episode of the E-Series, Trent welcomes Tim Pheagin, Chaplain at Hospice of the Piedmont. Together they will have an intentional conversation about how intersections in an individual’s life journey not only shape how they live but also how they die by providing opportunities to engage hope, increase well-being and overcome fears at end of life. Prese...

This is part two of a two-part episode. Listen in as Trent is joined by the Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, Community Liaison and Outreach Specialist with the Wake Forest School of Medicine’s Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity and the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. In this episode of the E-Series, the discussion addresses how community engagement, understanding and collaborations can lead to k...

This is part one of a two-part episode. Listen in as Trent is joined by the Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, Community Liaison and Outreach Specialist with the Wake Forest School of Medicine’s Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity and the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. In this episode of the E-Series, the discussion addresses how community engagement, understanding and collaborations can lead to k...

This is part two of a two-part episode. Join in as CEO Trent Cockerham and Rev. Lynda Ferguson, Senior Pastor at First and St. Luke United Methodist Churches in Asheboro, discuss how creating community can foster openness, trust and a support system for those facing challenging circumstances. This discussion offers insight into how conversations influenced by faith can address fears and lead to a...

This is part one of a two-part episode. Join in as CEO Trent Cockerham and Rev. Lynda Ferguson, Senior Pastor at First and St. Luke United Methodist Churches in Asheboro, discuss how creating community can foster openness, trust and a support system for those facing challenging circumstances. This discussion offers insight into how conversations influenced by faith can address fears and lead to a...

This is part two of a two-part episode. In this installment of the E-Series titled “The Intersection of Faith and Health in the Individual”, CEO Trent Cockerham welcomes Brooks Johnson, Chaplain at High Point Medical Center. Together, they thoughtfully discuss how intersections in the individual’s life journey not only shape their story but provide opportunities to engage hope, increase well-being...

This is part one of a two-part episode. In this installment of the E-Series titled “The Intersection of Faith and Health in the Individual”, CEO Trent Cockerham welcomes Brooks Johnson, Chaplain at High Point Medical Center. Together, they thoughtfully discuss how intersections in the individual’s life journey not only shape their story but provide opportunities to engage hope, increase well-being...

Join us for this special episode of the E-Series where we will have a conversation with local community partners and representatives of our organization. Together, we will discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and how we are working together to develop innovative solutions to increase access to vaccination opportunities. Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educa...

Join CEO Trent Cockerham as he sits down with a friend of our organization to hear their story of engagement and encouragement. Together they will discuss the empowering nature of hospice and how their personal story has spurred them to embrace the organization’s mission. Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educational webinar series aimed at engaging o...

This is part two of a two-part episode. Listen in as CEO Trent Cockerham is joined by a hospice physician to discuss how understanding your wants, needs and priorities is essential in hospice care. Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educational webinar series aimed at engaging our community, exploring relevant topics and educating about ways to connect...

This is part one of a two-part episode. Listen in as CEO Trent Cockerham is joined by a hospice physician to discuss how understanding your wants, needs and priorities is essential in hospice care. Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educational webinar series aimed at engaging our community, exploring relevant topics and educating about ways to connect...

This is part two of a two-part episode. Join CEO Trent Cockerham as he is joined by a hospice nurse to discuss how the team concept of care offers great opportunities for success, not only to eliminate boundaries for individuals receiving care, but to create unity across the entire care team. Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educational webinar serie...

This is part one of a two-part episode. Join CEO Trent Cockerham as he is joined by a hospice nurse to discuss how the team concept of care offers great opportunities for success, not only to eliminate boundaries for individuals receiving care, but to create unity across the entire care team. Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educational webinar serie...

This is part two of a two-part episode. Join CEO Trent Cockerham as he is joined by a hospice social worker to discuss how addressing the challenging dynamics and roadblocks many individuals face at the end of life helps overcome fears and empower individuals to understand their wants, needs and priorities. Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educationa...