Living Forever, Not an Option

Lyn Skarmeas
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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.

  1. 12/10/2025

    Grief Support

    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

  2. 12/10/2025

    Volunteer Services

    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

  3. 08/25/2025

    Hospice Aides Make a Difference

    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

  4. 07/28/2025

    Hospice and Spiritual Care

    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

  5. 07/01/2025

    Inpatient Hospice: Kaplan Family Hospice House

    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

  6. 06/11/2025

    Hospice Social Work: Compassion in Action

    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

  7. 06/04/2025

    Day in the Life of a Hospice Nurse

    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

  8. 05/28/2025

    End of Life Care: Hospice MD’s Perspective

    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

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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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