Coastal Hospice

Let's Talk Hospice: The Gift of Being Home

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Welcome to The Gift of Being Home . We started this podcast because, honestly, we hear it all the time, ‘We wish we had called hospice sooner.’ At Coastal Hospice , we’ve been caring for our Lower Eastern Shore communities for 46 years, and families have trusted us to walk alongside them during some of life’s hardest moments. This podcast is just an extension of that, helping people understand what hospice really is, when to call, and how it can make a difference sooner rather than later. If we can help even one family feel more prepared or supported, then it’s worth it.

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We Wish We Called Hospice Sooner 15.06.2026 9:50

We wish we had called hospice sooner. Once families experience hospice care, they get it. It’s not what they thought, it’s more support, more help, and more peace than they expected. A lot of people just don’t know that, so they wait. Our moderator, Lauren King, BSW, Coastal Hospice Provider & Community Relations Team Leader, recently sat down with Ann Lovely RN, BSN, CHPN, Coastal Hospice Pre...

When is the Right Time to Refer? 15.06.2026 8:45

When is the right time to refer to hospice? It’s not usually as clear-cut as people think. A lot of families wait, just because they are not sure. Let’s talk about what to look for and how to think about timing a little differently. Our moderator, Lauren King, BSW, Coastal Hospice Provider & Community Relations Team Leader, recently sat down with Jen Dixon, RN, Coastal Hospice Team Leader, to...

Hospice Does Not Mean Giving Up 15.06.2026 14:54

Choosing hospice means giving up. Honestly, that’s just not what it is. For many families, hospice is where they find more support, more comfort, and more meaningful time together. Let’s talk about what hospice really means and maybe reframe it a little bit. Our moderator, Lauren King, BSW, Coastal Hospice Provider & Community Relations Team Leader, recently sat down with Rev Joel Beiler MDiv,...