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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.CareDimensions.org

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 care and the various levels of support that are available to patients and families. CareDimensions.org

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.