Living Forever, Not an Option

Hospice support doesn't end with the death of the patient. Care Dimensions offers a variety of grief support resources for family and friends. In this episode, Mary Crowe welcomes on Patrice Depasquale, Director of Bereavement and Pediatric Palliative Care, and Sarah Bujold, Child Life Specialist. This episode continues our series informing the audience about all facets of hospice. CareDimensi...

Volunteers are a key part of our hospice mission. They provide companionship and support for patients and families, offering their perspective on top of the expert care from the clinical team. Mary's guests are Lorinda Marshall, Manager of Volunteer Services, and Trish Cannon, Care Dimensions Volunteer. This episode continues our series informing the audience about all facets of end-of-life ca...

Hospice aides serve a vital role in supporting the patient. In this episode, Mary Crowe welcomes on Melanie Anderson and Esther Rodriquez to talk about the service they provide and what they like about working in end-of-life care. This episode continues our series informing the audience about all facets of hospice and the interdisciplinary team. CareDimensions.org

Spiritual support at end-of-life is a critical part of hospice care. Our guest is Steve Kahut, Spiritual Counselor at Care Dimensions. This episode continues our series informing the audience about all facets of end-of-life care and the various levels of support that are available to patients and families. CareDimensions.org

Care Dimensions has two hospice houses for patients who need an extra layer of care. On this episode, Mary Crowe welcomes on Jennifer Sawyer, who is the Clinical Director at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. This episode continues our series informing the audience about all facets of end-of-life care. CareDimensions.org

Social workers Kathy Pike and Deb Todd come onto the program to discuss hospice social work, and all that it entails. This episode continues our series informing the audience about all facets of end-of-life care. CareDimensions.org

What exactly does a hospice nurse do? A lot! Abbie O'Grady, Director of Quality & Patient Experience and Paula Marques, LPN, discuss the job and how they support patients. This episode continues our series informing the audience about all facets of end-of-life care. CareDimensions.org

Doctors are key members of the hospice team. On this episode, Mary Crowe welcomes on Dr. Kristen Schaefer, Vice President and Associate Chief Medical Officer. They talk about the role of a hospice physician. This episode continues our series informing the audience about all facets of end-of-life care. CareDimensions.org

This special episode kicks off a year-long project to inform the audience about all facets of end-of-life care. During this introductory episode, Chief Clinical Officer Patty Ramsden comes on to give a broad overview of the services offered by Care Dimensions, which is a non-profit supporting patients in 100 communities across Massachusetts. CareDimensions.org

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 Dimensions, who offers advice for those who are experiencing grief this holiday season. Find more resources: CareDimensions.org/Grief

For many of those on an end-of-life journey, it can be important to talk about legacy and life review. In this episode, host Mary Crowe welcomes on author and social worker Claire Willis to talk about important conversations to have with family and friends. CareDimensions.org

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. Each experience is unique and deeply personal. In this episode, Mary welcomes on Bereavement Coordinator Bob Hagopian. He talks about different types of grief, as well as the bereavement services offered by Care Dimensions. CareDimensions.org/Grief

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 Dimensions does to support patients and families. CareDimensions.org

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 importance of talking about your wishes with family and friends.

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 seek out assistance and what types of benefits they are eligible for.

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 where the patient lives. Learn more: CareDimensions.org/HomeMD

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 more: CareDimensions.org/Grief

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 Director for the MA/NH Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 alz.org

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 and Bereavement Coordinator Robert Hagopian talk about the grief support services offered by Care Dimensions and why they're so important. CareDimensions...

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 Dimensions, who offers advice for those who are experiencing grief this holiday season.   Find more resources: CareDimensions.org/Grief

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 more about becoming a volunteer: CareDimensions.org/Volunteers

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 Arthur Skarmeas.

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 welcomes on social worker Kelli Ann Sullivan, who talks about her background and her role.   Learn more: CareDimensions.org