Hospice of the Piedmont Hospice of the Piedmont

In part one of this special two-part episode, we're joined by Hospice of the Piedmont volunteer and co-founder, Vance Davis. Vance takes us on a sentimental journey to the early days of Hospice of the Piedmont. He highlights his own upbringing and how early encounters of loss, grief and the end-of-life experience helped pave the way for what would someday be Hospice of the Piedmont.

Guest Bio: Vance Davis was born in 1939, a child of the Southern Appalachian mountains. Vance finished Spring Creek High School in 1957 and attended High Point College, graduating in 1961. From there, he went to Yale University Divinity School, where he received his BD in 1964. Vance returned to NC to serve as minister to the Highlands Methodist Church. He returned to graduate school in 1966 at Drew University (NJ) where he received his Ph.D. in Christian Ethics in 1970. Vance once again returned to NC in 1972 to become Associate Minister of the Asheboro First United Methodist Church. He was there for one year, when he received an offer to teach in the Religion Department of High Point College. Vance remained at High Point for 33 years first as teacher, then as administrator (Vice President of Academic Affairs) until retiring in 2006. Vance is married to Janet L. Davis (34 years) and they have three children and six grandchildren.

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 with our organization. Funding for The E-Series is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. For more information about the E-Series, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org.

In this episode, Hospice of the Piedmont CEO Trent Cockerham welcomes Bruce McReynolds, a compassionate leader in the field of elder care and the director of Griswold Home Care. Together, Trent and Bruce explore the complex dynamics that take place as adult children step into the role of caregiving for their parent, also known as role reversal or parentification.

Guest Bio: Bruce McReynolds has called Greensboro, North Carolina, home for more than 27 years. He and his family have dedicated themselves to serving the community. As the owner of Griswold Home Care, Bruce oversees two thriving offices, providing vital non-medical home care services to seniors in Greensboro and Burlington. Griswold Home Care of Greensboro and Burlington has been serving the community for 12 years. This organization holds a special place in the landscape of elder care, being one of the oldest national organizations of its kind, with a network spanning 33 states and encompassing 177 locally owned offices. Bruce's commitment to enabling older adults to "Age in Place" independently shines through in the wide range of services his agency offers, from personal care assistance to companionship, respite care, and much more. Driven by a deeply rooted mission, Bruce has dedicated his career to supporting older adults facing physical or cognitive challenges, as well as their families who shoulder the responsibility of caregiving. Bruce is actively engaged in the community, serving on the board of the Triad Retirement Living Association. In addition to his board responsibilities, Bruce co-coordinates the Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) group, providing a vital lifeline of education and support to those navigating the complex journey of caring for elderly loved ones. Bruce's personal connection to the topic of elder care runs deep, as he is blessed to have both of his parents, now 85 years old, living close by in Greensboro after relocating from Indiana. This intimate connection fuels Bruce's passion for his work and underscores his unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors and their families.

Resources:
- Life Compass Living (book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Compass-Living-Growing-Together/dp/1952421098)
- Adult Children of Aging Parents (https://www.acapcommunity.org/find-a-chapter/)
- North Carolina Family Support Program (https://fsnnc.org/)
- Caregiver Connect (https://caregiverconnect.online/)
- Senior Resources of Guilford (https://www.senior-resources-guilford.org/)
- The Aging Coach (https://theagingcoach.com/)
- AARP (https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/)
- Family Caregiver Alliance (https://www.caregiver.org/)
- Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org/)
- Parkinson's Foundation (https://www.parkinson.org/)
- National MS Society (https://www.nationalmssociety.org/)

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 with our organization. Funding for The E-Series is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. For more information about the E-Series, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org.

For this episode, previous E-Series guest Kelly Olmeda, Hospice of the Piedmont's Director of Quality, Compliance and Education, is joined by Annette Caughron, Physical Therapy Assistant, for an insightful conversation focused on the needs of individuals with Parkinson's disease and those caring for them.

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Guest Bios:
- Kelly Olmeda received a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She has 25 years of experience as a social worker including 12 years of experience as a hospice social worker for Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph. Her passion for education led to a transition in 2020 into her current role as the Director of Quality, Compliance and Education for Hospice of the Piedmont. Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge from both professional and personal experience that created a desire within her to equip and empower others with practical tools for meaningful end-of-life conversations.
- Annette S. Caughron is a Physical Therapist Assistant and has been working at Deep River Rehabilitation in Asheboro, NC for 19 years. She is passionate about health and wellness and helping individuals stay as active as possible for as long as possible. She is an advocate for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers and has served as the facilitator for the Parkinson's Support Group in Randolph County, NC for 14 years.

Resources:
- Parkinson's Support Group in Randolph County: This group meets the 2nd Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at Hospice of Randolph, located at 416 Vision Drive in Asheboro.
- Parkinson's Foundation: https://www.parkinson.org/
- Parkinson Association of the Carolinas: https://www.parkinsonassociation.org/
- Randolph Senior Adults Association: http://www.senioradults.org/

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 with our organization. Funding for The E-Series is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. For more information about the E-Series, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org.

In this episode, we highlight the service of two of our hospice volunteers whose ages span nearly 60 years. First, we’ll glean from the 30+ years of service provided by Darlene, a long-time volunteer who has worn many hats and shared her calming presence with numerous families. Then, we’ll shift gears and spend time with one of our younger volunteers, a college student named Zach. We hope these stories will be as inspirational to you as they have been to us.

After listening to this episode, if you would like to learn more about becoming a hospice volunteer, be sure to visit the Volunteer page at www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org.

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 with our organization. Funding for The E-Series is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. For more information about the E-Series, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org.

In this special episode of the E-Series, Ryan Biagini and Jessica Crisp explore and discuss the most streamed episodes of 2023.

Top episodes of 2023:
#4 - Engaging the Millennial Caregiver (https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-engaging-the-millennial-caregiver/)
#3 - Caregiver Excuses: Stopping the Cycle of Self Neglect (https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-caregiver-excuses-stopping-the-cycle-of-self-neglect/)
#2 - The Power of Presence (https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-the-power-of-presence/)
#1 - When Nothing Else Can Be Done (https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-when-nothing-else-can-be-done/)

Additional episodes referenced in this podcast:
- Caregiver Identity (https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-caregiver-identity/)
- Caregiver Joy (https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-the-joy-of-caregiving/)
- Toxic Positivity (https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-toxic-positivity/)
- Intersection of Faith and Health in the Individual (https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-intersection-of-faith-and-health-in-the-individual/)
- Self-Care for Caregivers (https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-self-care-for-caregivers/)
- Self-Care for Caregivers: Holiday Edition (https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-self-care-for-caregivers-holiday-edition/)

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 with our organization. Funding for The E-Series is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. For more information about the E-Series, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org.

In this episode, special guest facilitator Kat Gibson, Vice President of Clinical Services for Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Tammy Franklin, Respite Coordinator for the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Together, Kat and Tammy will have a thoughtful discussion about the needs of those caregiving for Veterans. They will explore the unique challenges Veteran caregivers face due to the cognitive, emotional and physical distress the Veteran may have experienced while serving, talk through practical self-care strategies to help sustain Veteran caregivers, and discuss the benefits of connecting with fellow Veteran caregivers.

Guest Bio: Tammy Franklin, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and Army Veteran who has worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs for 20 years. Her first 9 years with the VA were with the Home-Based Primary Care program where she had the privilege of working with Veterans and caregivers in their homes. She later transitioned into Women’s Health and Polytrauma programs before joining the Caregiver Support program in 2016. She is currently the Respite Coordinator for the Salisbury VA Medical Center.

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 with our organization. Funding for The E-Series is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. For more information about the E-Series, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org.