Podcasts by Living Forever, Not an Option

Veterans Services from 2023-11-28T17:25:49

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 abou...

Childhood Grief from 2023-06-05T17:30:09

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, ...

Alzheimer's Association from 2023-03-15T17:28:31

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/N...

Grief Support from 2023-02-28T18:29:31

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, D...

Coping with the Holidays from 2022-12-12T16:46:38

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 ba...

Conversation with Care Dimensions CEO Dr. Stephanie Patel from 2022-10-18T15:09:27

For this episode, host Mary Crowe welcomes on Care Dimensions CEO, Dr. Stephanie Patel, who was hired to lead the organization earlier this year. Dr. Patel has been with Care Dimensions for 16 y...

National Healthcare Decisions Month from 2022-04-11T15:41:42

April is a time to make sure your advance care planning is set. Have those important conversations with loved ones and make sure you have the right documentation if something happens with your h...

Social Work Month from 2022-03-29T14:05:01

March is Social Work Month. While some people may associate hospice and palliative care with nurses and aides, social workers are also an integral part of the team, supporting patients and their...

Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease, with Judy Johansen from 2022-03-01T13:53:55

In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, host Mary Crowe discusses the impact of younger onset Alzheimer's Disease with Judy Johansen, who experienced this impact firsthand, wi...

2021 Year in Review from 2022-02-08T19:04:36

Host Mary Crowe welcomes on David Rodriquez from Danvers Community Access Television. 

David helps produce our television program "Timing Is Everything" and comes on to discuss the s...

Opening to Grief with Claire Willis from 2022-01-07T15:51:10

Host Mary Crowe welcomes on Claire Willis, who is the author of “Opening to Grief.”  In their conversation, Mary and Claire talk about grief being a natural response to loss, and not someth...

Coping with Grief During the Holidays with Bob Hagopian from 2021-12-09T17:02:22

On this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, Mary and Care Dimensions' chaplain Robert Hagopian share advice on how to cope with the holidays after the loss of a loved one.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month with Francine Temkin from 2021-11-22T22:43:26

On this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, Mary discusses with Francine Temkin the way hospice supports caregivers for National Hospice and Palliative Care month.

Care Dimensions During the Covid-19 Pandemic from 2021-11-02T14:37:05

On this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, Lyn and Mary speak with guest Stephanie Patel, Care Dimensions’ Medical Director, to discuss how Care Dimensions adapted to the Covid-19 pandemi...

Hospice Volunteers from 2020-06-22T15:00

In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss the role of hospice volunteers with Care Dimensions' Director of Volunteer Services and Complementary Therap...

Advance Care Planning with Ellen DiPaola from 2020-06-08T19:26:01

In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, Mary discusses Advance Care Planning with special guest, Ellen DiPaola, President & CEO of Honoring Choices in Massachusetts. Both ...

Taking to the Bed? I Don't Think So! from 2020-05-26T18:14:52

In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss the misconception that a person has to "take to the bed" in order to receive hospice care. "Taking to the bed" refers...

The Importance of Listening from 2020-05-11T13:40:06

In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe discuss the importance of listening when you or a loved one has a serious or advanced illness.

Telling Our Stories: The Importance of Reminiscing and Life Review from 2020-04-27T13:51:58

In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss the benefits of reminiscing and life review through both their personal and professional experiences. 

Living with a Serious Illness from 2020-04-13T14:08:53

In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe discuss the challenges associated with living with a serious illness and provide tips on how to adjus...

Complementary Therapies: Enhancing Well-Being at End of Life from 2020-03-30T13:15:02

In this episode of Living Forever, Not an Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss various complementary therapies and the benefits to both patients and families at end of life.

Caregiving for the Caregiver from 2020-03-16T17:48:53

In this episode of Living Forever, Not an Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss the importance of caring for the caregiver to ensure the best quality of life for both the patient and careg...

Concepts of Grief and Loss from 2020-02-28T13:59:41

In this episode of Living Forever, Not an Option our hosts touch upon the realities of grief and loss and ways that we can care for each other during those times.

Living Well - Making Every Moment Count from 2020-02-18T15:42:14

Episode 5 of Living Forever Not an Option is all about living well, what gets in the way and how we can incorporate techniques or approaches that can positively influence our life, heal...

Starting the Conversation from 2020-02-03T13:33:54

In this episode of the Care Dimensions Learning Institute's podcast of Listen

Who is Driving the Bus? from 2020-01-20T13:57:31

Our hosts, Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe, open this episode of Living Forever, Not an Option with a question: “Can you imagine not being in control of your major life decisions?” With thi...

Hospice Myths and Misconceptions from 2020-01-06T14:47:44

In the second episode of Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe discuss the many myths and misconceptions surrounding hospice care. Lack of understanding o...

Coping with the Holidays After a Loss from 2019-12-23T18:33:34

For this special episode of Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas wanted to do a special episode that discusses coping with the holidays after a loss. The...

Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care from 2019-09-19T16:00

Hosts Mary Crowe, LICSW, ACHP-SW, and Lyn Skarmeas explain the differences between hospice and palliative care, the philosophy and history of hospice, and dispel some of the myths surrounding ho...