Living Forever, Not an Option

Dec 17 2024 37 ep. 29 mins 4
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With their vast knowledge about hospice and palliative care, hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas discuss various topics to dispels the myths surrounding hospice, palliative care and end of life. Their goal is to empower individuals with advanced illness to access hospice services sooner, thereby providing more opportunity to improve their quality of life.

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Coping with the Holidays

Dec 17 2024 28 mins  
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

Legacy and Life Review

Sep 10 2024 28 mins  
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

Bereavement Services

Jul 29 2024 31 mins  
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. CareDi

What is Hospice?

Jun 07 2024 29 mins  
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

Healthcare Decisions Month

Apr 30 2024 27 mins  
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.

Veterans Services

Nov 28 2023 28 mins  
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.

HomeMD

Jun 28 2023 28 mins  
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

Childhood Grief

Jun 05 2023 31 mins  
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

Alzheimer's Association

Mar 15 2023 28 mins  
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 Support

Feb 28 2023 24 mins  
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 impor