Τα καλύτερα Hospice podcast (2025)

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This is About Caregiving From a Millennial's Perspective 47:38

2d ago47:38

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Jessica Guthrie is more than a millennial caregiver - she’s an advocate using her voice to change how we approach the care of loved ones. When her mom Constance was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease at 66 and Jessica was 26, Jessica began coordinating her care from a distance. The trajectory of the disease soon required a move to be cl…

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Hospice Quinte's 40th Anniversary 5:21

12d ago5:21

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This year marks Hospice Quinte’s 40th anniversary, and on this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to take a walk through the past and celebrate all the milestones and major events in Hospice Quinte’s past, as well as what’s in store for the future. Featured in this episode: Hospice Quinte Volunteers Fran Burrows and Selina Harley, Hospice Quint…

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The Dementia Deck is a Helpful EOL Conversation Starter 43:03

9d ago43:03

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When dementia is the diagnosis, end of life discussions can be intense and heartbreaking. Hospice social workers Lisa Pahl and Jessica Empeno shed light on how to make things easier. Whether the dementia diagnosis is the primary (or terminal) diagnosis, or it is happening alongside another serious illness, the topics to be considered are complex. E…

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Caring House Provides Dignified Care at End of Life 51:13

16d ago51:13

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The team at Caring House is supporting the dying with compassion and respect, and a willingness to say yes to every end of life wish. Caring House is more than a non-profit organization; it’s a home focused on helping residents and families through the end-of-life experience. It’s the only one of its kind in Los Angeles County. Executive Director D…

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Bringing Hope to Underserved Populations Who Need it Most 48:24

23d ago48:24

48:24

Elizabeth Johnson is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Peaceful Presence Project, a community-based organization in Oregon dedicated to fostering compassionate end-of-life care. Her commitment to supporting end of life planning for the unhoused population is deep, leading her to companion homeless individuals to help them complete their …

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Suzanne O'Brien Reflects On 20 Years Serving The Dying 51:57

30d ago51:57

51:57

Suzanne O’Brien has spent the last 20 years serving the dying, and supporting the ones who serve at the bedside. As a hospice nurse and founder of Doula Givers, she finds purpose and meaning in working with patients at end of life. After working most of her nursing career in oncology and hospice, Suzanne saw the gaps in care for people with advance…

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How to Break the News 4:55

1M ago4:55

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One of the hardest parts of the grieving process after losing a loved one is that sometimes, basic small talk can remind you of them. From a co-worker asking how they are doing not knowing they’ve died, to a casual acquaintance trying to learn about your family or other friends, there are plenty of ways that someone may accidentally bump the wound …

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Leading with Compassion: How Not Matching Energy Transforms Care (w/ Ashleigh Lugar, Merrill Gardens) 55:27

1M ago55:27

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RN leader Ashleigh Lugar (Merrill Gardens) shares how “not matching energy,” empowering staff, and early hospice education turn high-emotion moments into better outcomes for residents and families plus the top 5 signs it’s time to consider hospice in assisted living. Today’s guest is Ashleigh Lugar, RN, Regional Director of Health Services at Merri…

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Our Way of Caring: Vantage Hospice Podcast [Episode 10] Your Hospice Questions Answered 10:52

1M ago10:52

10:52

Από τον Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care

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Learn Some Surprising Insider Secrets at a Hospice Nurse Roundtable 1:10:36

1M ago1:10:36

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We’re excited to feature a roundtable discussion with a group of amazing hospice nurses discussing what makes a “good death” and the rituals they’ve created for themselves and caregivers. Jean Ann Menna, Carrie Oram, and Shelley Henry have many years of end of life nursing experience. Along with Helen, they share the many facets of helping patients…

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The Future of Hospice Care 5:52

1M ago5:52

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The development of technology seems to be getting faster and faster every year. Things once thought impossible are now reality. Science fiction is now science fact. The medical field is one area that typically sees a lot of these changes, so how will new methods and technologies impact how we process death? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re …

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Bedside Wisdom: Powerful Lessons From a Hospice Doctor 48:08

1M ago48:08

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Hospice doctor Dr. Alen Voskanian is sharing the lessons he’s learned at the bedside of the dying, including why managing compassion fatigue is so vital. Working with AIDs patients led him to hospice work and to obtaining his board certification in hospice and palliative care medicine. Through his practice, Alen tries to humanize his patients and t…

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Dealing with Negative Events in the News 6:42

2M ago6:42

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The news as an industry has been undergoing plenty of change in the past decade, with formats and methods of delivery seeming to change every few months. There seems to be more ways every day for people to learn about what’s going on in the world. But the one thing that hasn’t changed is that the news often features stories of depressing situations…

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Empowering the Dying for a Better Ending 58:59

2M ago58:59

58:59

Elizabeth Uslander is empowering the dying every day to create a better ending. As co-founder and CEO of Empowered Endings, Elizabeth is passionate about helping people with serious illness to find the death that aligns with their values and wishes. Her social worker background equips her with problem solving skills she can use to be an advocate fo…

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Deathbed Confessions 5:58

2M ago5:58

5:58

It’s an almost ubiquitous trope in soap operas and other media. Someone who is dying confesses a deep, dark secret that changes the lives of everyone around them. While this is a common occurrence in fiction, how often does something like this actually happen in real life? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to investigate deathbed confe…

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Learn About the Important Work of The Peaceful Presence Project 51:19

2M ago51:19

51:19

Hospice nurse and End of Life Doula Erin Collins puts her heart and mind into helping people make peace with the end of life through compassionate, reflective conversations. As co-founder of The Peaceful Presence Project, Erin has seen the comfort and calm that advance care planning brings to not only those who are dying, but also to their family c…

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Disenfranchised Grief 5:17

2M ago5:17

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Regular listeners of the podcast will be well aware that grief comes in an endless number of forms for different people. But one type of grief is often overlooked. What happens when someone you know dies and your grief of them is complicated or perhaps even refuted by other people who are grieving the same loss? On this episode of Changing Lives, w…

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International End of Life Doula Association is Making Dying Better 51:30

2M ago51:30

51:30

The International End of Life Doula Association believes everyone deserves compassionate, respectful care at the end of life. Executive Director Doug Simpson is working with the INELDA team to make that happen. Doug’s journey to EOL doula work began with the death of his own father, followed by the birth of his son. Drawn to end of life work, Doug …

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Peaceful Passage & End of Life Support with Kait McEwen 20:06

2M ago20:06

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Welcome to another episode of the Voices of Hospice Leadership Podcast. In this conversation, host Brian Frantz sits down with Kait McEwen, founder of Peaceful Passage, to explore how her work complements hospice services and provides families with much needed support during the end of life journey. Kait brings a unique, non-medical perspective tha…

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How a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician Found Spiritual Healing 56:34

2M ago56:34

56:34

Trigger Warning: The content of this episode includes narratives about seriously ill children. If you need to sit this one out, catch up with us on another episode and please take time to care for yourself. In his memoir titled “Because I Knew You: How Some Remarkable Sick Kids Healed a Doctor’s Soul”, Dr. Robert Macauley tells the story of the pat…

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The Future of Dementia & Palliative Care: Panel Discussion with Dr Jill Horne 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

In this closing panel discussion, “The Future of Dementia and Palliative Care" Dr. Jill Horne chairs a conversation with leading experts Dr. Sarah Russell, Prof. Liz Sampson, Dr. Wilco Achterberg, and Prof. Kevin Brazil. Listen as the panel tackle thought-provoking audience questions, from their personal heroes in dementia and palliative care and t…

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The Healing Power of Nature 5:25

3M ago5:25

5:25

It’s no secret that being in nature can change one's mood. Whether you’re happy, sad, stressed, or just need a break, oftentimes heading into the great outdoors can help to reset your brain and improve whatever situation you happen to be in. So how much can going outside help those who are dying? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to ta…

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How a Quality of Life Navigator Improves Patient Outcomes 54:32

3M ago54:32

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DNP Elena Prendergast is empowering people with serious illness to find their voices, and advocate for their best quality of life. Working with patients who are dealing with end of life issues showed her how much extra support is needed, even when there’s a healthcare team providing care. Elena helps clients navigate the confusing maze of the US he…

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Become a Volunteer at Hospice Quinte! 11:34

3M ago11:34

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Volunteering can often be a very rewarding and fulfilling experience. Nearly all volunteers do so because it makes them feel good to give back to their community and help foster a sense of responsibility toward making things better for their selected cause. At Hospice Quinte, we rely on our volunteers to help keep our organization going. On this ep…

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How to Find Hope When the Burnout is Real 54:10

3M ago54:10

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Palliative physician Emma Jones knows the real effects of burnout, and now she’s coaching others to rise from the ashes. While working in a high-pressure pediatric palliative care job, she found herself suffering the fallout of severe burnout. Emma was told to go home and figure out what was going on, but she realized there was no guide for how to …

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What is Hospice Care? 6:57

3M ago6:57

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Hospice care can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. For those receiving it, it means having the ability to have the best possible care at the end of their lives. For their loved ones, it means respite and reassurance that they are helping out in the best way possible. But what does it mean to those providing it? In this episode of Changing Li…

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Before the Casket Provides Helpful Education for End of Life 1:01:09

3M ago1:01:09

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With honest information and gentle humor, the founders of Before the Casket are teaching us how to plan for more than just funeral arrangements. Hospice nurses Erin Putney and Amy Hensley have designed workshops that educate attendees about hard end of life decisions, empowering them and their decision-makers and making the whole experience easier.…

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An Authentic Conversation With End Well Founder Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider 44:35

3M ago44:35

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In this open and vulnerable interview, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider talks about her caregiving experiences during her dad’s illness and death. Shoshana discovered early on that she wasn’t prepared for the complicated decision making that comes with serious illness caregiving, despite her medical training. Reflecting back at the experience, she talks op…

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How Animals Handle Death 5:42

3M ago5:42

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Here at Hospice Quinte, our staff and visiting volunteers deal with death and the grieving process almost daily. There have also been several episodes of this podcast that cover the topic of the grieving process and the rituals that different cultures around the world have around death. But how do animals process death? Do they have certain rituals…

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End of Life Options: The Powerful Story of Brittany Maynard 59:10

4M ago59:10

59:10

End of life option advocate Dan Diaz is sharing the story of his wife Brittany Maynard and her pursuit of a gentle death. Diagnosed at age 29 with a terminal brain tumor, Brittany chose to move 600 miles to a state that allowed for death with dignity, utilizing Medical Aid in Dying. In this powerful interview, Dan describes the impact of her life a…

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Maintaining Your Mental Health While Grieving 5:29

4M ago5:29

5:29

When someone close to you dies, there are a wide range of emotions and feelings that can pass through your mind and body. While everyone deals with death differently, there are some common ways people express grief. So if someone is dealing with a wide range of new emotions, how are they supposed to know when something isn’t a normal part of the gr…

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Back to Basics: What You Need to Know About Live Discharges 30:34

4M ago30:34

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Hospice nurse Beth Cavenaugh helps to clear up confusion around live discharges from hospice services. Sometimes people on hospice care improve or stabilize, and no longer meet the criteria to receive care from the hospice agency. The discharge process can be confusing, and it’s important to know the things that need to happen. Here are a few highl…

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How Do Children Grieve? 5:46

4M ago5:46

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There are many different types of grief, and everyone processes the death of someone close to them in different ways. It’s one thing for a mature adult to work through their emotions following a loss, but what about someone who is still young and may not be as in touch with their feelings and how to deal with them? In this episode of Changing Lives…

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Alz Authors Bring Powerful, Personal Stories to the Printed Page 39:13

4M ago39:13

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Author and Alzheimer’s caregiver Marianne Scuicco shares her powerful story of caring for her mother and stepdad through dementia diagnosis and end of life. She describes the roller coaster of her caregiving journey, all the ups and downs that her family experienced. After her stepfather was diagnosed with mixed dementia and her mother declined, Ma…

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Back to Basics: What You Need to Know About Complaints 28:39

4M ago28:39

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We’re getting back to the basics of hospice care, sharing information about complaints, when to make them, and what should happen when you do. Hospice Social Worker Lisa Pahl (creator of The Death Deck and End of Life Deck) helps drive this discussion. Here are a few highlights from our discussion: •Patients and/or caregivers have a right to make a…

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Our Way of Caring: Vantage Hospice Podcast [Episode 9] Hospice 101: Support, Care, and What To Expect 17:44

4M ago17:44

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In this episode of the Vantage Hospice podcast, host Nicole Knight sits down with Brandi Gabriel, the Director of Clinical Services at Vantage Hospice, to discuss what patients and their families can expect when signing up for hospice care. Brandi explains the initial process, the roles of various hospice team members, the importance of a personali…

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How to Be the Best Caregiver You Can Be Without Being Perfect 56:46

4M ago56:46

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Drs. Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer join the podcast for a great conversation about bringing your best to caregiving, reminding us that caregivers don’t have to be perfect. As authors and clinical psychologists, Barry and Julia support family caregivers, guiding them through the messiness of caring for a loved one. As a married couple, they’ve had li…

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Young Carers: Supporting Children in Families Facing Dementia with Hannah Gardner from Dementia UK 20:04

5M ago20:04

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Hannah Gardner a Consultant Admiral Nurse for Children and Young People at Dementia UK discusses a crucial but often overlooked aspect of dementia care, its impact on children and young people. Hannah sheds light on the unique challenges faced by these young individuals and how we can better support them through grief and loss. And emphasises that …

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Navigating Grief and Dementia: Tracey Carter on Supporting Bereavement and Loss 24:31

5M ago24:31

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Tracey Carter, Head of Dementia Care & Wellbeing at Hallmark Care Homes, guides us through the sensitive and often misunderstood experience of bereavement and loss in people living with dementia. Dementia can profoundly alter how grief is felt and expressed, making traditional approaches to support insufficient. Tracey shares current research insig…

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Episode 28 - Gina's Last Hurrah 32:10

5M ago32:10

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Send us a text This episode marks a milestone in the Two Old Chough's history as it is the last podcast that features Gina as she is retiring. So in this episode we look back on Gina's time at the helm as Director of Clinical Services for Cornwall Hospice Care and feature a number of guests joining throughout the podcast to reflect on what Gina's l…

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Health Technologies to Support People with Dementia 10:37

5M ago10:37

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Dr. Rory Baxter and Leonie Cooper discuss digital health technologies for dementia, highlighting the benefits of robot pets and introducing the GOALD project, which co-creates digital tools for physical activity and reminiscence. The episode emphasises the crucial role of co-design in technology development for older adults and showcases the GOALD …

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Supporting Family Carers with Rachel Johnstone from Dementia UK 11:57

5M ago11:57

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In this episode, Rachel Johnstone from Dementia UK sheds light on how we can better support family carers of people living with dementia. Caring for a loved one with dementia brings unique emotional and practical challenges - from coping with anticipatory grief to navigating complex care systems and looking after one’s own wellbeing. Rachel explore…

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Learning Disability and Dementia: Tailored Support and Resources with Professor Karen Watchman 21:39

5M ago21:39

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Professor Karen Watchman highlights the unique challenges of dementia in individuals with learning disabilities, focusing on differences in cognitive ability progression, seizure onset (especially in Down's syndrome), and communication of pain. She emphasises personalised support, relationship nurturing, and the role of caregivers. The episode show…

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Back to Basics: What You Need to Know About Transfers 29:59

5M ago29:59

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We’re getting back to the basics of hospice with Hospice Social Worker Lisa Pahl, sharing information about transfers from one hospice agency to another. It’s really important for patients and their decision makers to know they can transfer to another hospice agency if the care isn’t a good fit. Hospice team members should be knowledgeable about ho…

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Supporting Families in Dementia End-of-Life Decisions: Prof Kevin Brazil 35:17

5M ago35:17

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Prof Kevin Brazil discusses how families can be better supported in making crucial end-of-life care decisions for loved ones with advanced dementia. In this episode, Kevin will introduce the Family Carer Decision Support Intervention - a structured approach that combines practical tools, compassionate communication, and evidence-based guidance. Joi…

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The Duality of Caregiving: A Nurse’s Journey Through Personal Loss and Professional Duty: Dr Sarah Russell 29:34

5M ago29:34

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This episode is an emotion and moving account of Sarah's experience of caring for her mother. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses terminal illness, caregiving, and the death of a loved one. Dr. Sarah Russell, Consultant Nurse and Trust Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, explores the complex du…

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Implementing Namaste Care: A Sensory Approach to Advanced Dementia Care 24:44

5M ago24:44

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Nicola Jacobson-Wright and Faith Frost present on Namaste Care, a sensory-based programme for advanced dementia. Their research shows it significantly reduces agitation and improves quality of life in care home residents. The episode highlights the programme's key elements, positive impacts on residents and staff, and also introduces an online cour…

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Boots on the Ground: Why Visibility and Culture Win in Hospice Marketing 27:31

5M ago27:31

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In this episode of Voices of Hospice Leadership, Brian Frantz sits down with Sannie Lee, Area Director of Sales at Suncrest Care in Sacramento. Sannie shares how a “boots on the ground” approach—built on visibility, consistency, and a strong internal culture—has helped Suncrest stand out in a crowded market. From avoiding “muffin marketing” to buil…

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Expert Guidance for Dementia Caregivers 44:38

5M ago44:38

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Elder law attorney Patrick Cawley is equipping dementia caregivers with the essential tools they need for estate planning, including advance care planning for end of life. Patrick guides family members as they navigate the health care system and complicated ways to pay for long-term care for their loved one. He is a certified dementia care consulta…

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Back to Hospice Basics: What You Need to Know About 24/7 Hospice Services 27:29

5M ago27:29

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On-call, after hours, 24/7 services - no matter what you call it, hospice care is available to patients and caregivers every hour of every day. Regardless of the day of the week, whether it’s a holiday, or the office is closed, a member of the hospice team is accessible all the time. Some hospice agencies have answering services or triage teams, bu…

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