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Together, they'll discuss the hospice benefit and the wide range of services and support available to patients and caregivers. Then, in the second half of the episode, we hear from Susan, a caregiver who spent years supporting her daughter through a serious illness. She'll share how hospice helped lift burdens, provided guidance during a difficult time, and supported her family long after her loved one's death._________________Connect with us!- For more on this topic: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/video/hospice-cost/- Learn more about free grief support in the Piedmont Triad: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/programs/grief-counseling/- View upcoming grief support events, workshops and programs: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/events/grief-counseling/- Listen to other podcast episodes: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/ourpodcast/- Send us an email: podcast@hospiceofthepiedmont.org_______________Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monobox/highs-and-lowsLicense code: ZQCN1W5QNE5W3KEEPresented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, Care on Your Terms is an educational podcast series featuring honest conversations aimed at helping people find the right support at the right time. Funding for Care on Your Terms is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. Learn more: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/ourpodcast/
Today’s episode has a slightly different rhythm from our regular Care on Your Terms podcast as we shift our focus to grief. This episode - called Grief on Your Terms - welcomes Leigh Tysor, a talented writer and artist, who shares one of her writings - her personal story of grief in her own words. As she shares, you'll hear about love, responsibility, loss, guilt, and healing. You'll hear what it means to care for others and what it takes to finally turn that same care inward. Most of all, you'll hear how Leigh is learning to grieve on her own terms. _________________Connect with us!- Learn more about free grief support in the Piedmont Triad: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/programs/grief-counseling/- View upcoming grief support events, workshops and programs: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/events/grief-counseling/- Listen to other podcast episodes: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/ourpodcast/- Send us an email: podcast@hospiceofthepiedmont.org_______________Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, Care on Your Terms is an educational podcast series featuring honest conversations aimed at helping people find the right support at the right time. Funding for Care on Your Terms is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. Learn more: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/ourpodcast/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monobox/highs-and-lowsLicense code: ZQCN1W5QNE5W3KEE
Content Specialist, Hospice of the Piedmont- Melissa Osborne, Hospice Family Member _______________Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monobox/highs-and-lowsLicense code: ZQCN1W5QNE5W3KEEPresented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, Care on Your Terms is an educational podcast series featuring honest conversations aimed at helping people find the right support at the right time. Funding for Care on Your Terms is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. Learn more: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/ourpodcast/
Then, we shift to an honest conversation with a caregiver named Tom and hear his personal experience with care during his wife's journey with terminal cancer. Connect with us!- Learn more about the care we provide: www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org or call 336.889.8446- Send us an email: podcast@hospiceofthepiedmont.org- Explore our caregiver support programs: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/programs/caregiver-support/Guests:- Trent Cockerham, Chief Executive Officer at Hospice of the Piedmont- Kelly Olmeda, Vice President of Quality, Compliance and Education at Hospice of the Piedmont- Tom Yaudes, caregiver and hospice volunteerPresented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, Care on Your Terms is an educational podcast series featuring honest conversations aimed at helping people find the right support at the right time. Funding for Care on Your Terms is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. Learn more: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/ourpodcast/_______________Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monobox/highs-and-lowsLicense code: ZQCN1W5QNE5W3KEE
We're excited to announce Care on Your Terms - a NEW podcast series! Check out the series trailer and be sure to follow Hospice of the Piedmont's channel wherever you listen to podcasts so that you’ll receive notifications about new episodes - beginning in Feb. 2026.Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, Care on Your Terms is an educational podcast series born out of a desire to answer some of the most common questions about hospice care and have honest conversations aimed at helping people find the right support at the right time. Funding for Care on Your Terms is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. For more information and to access additional podcast episodes, visit: www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/ourpodcast/
Historical Association, Gerald Cable Poetry Prize from Silverfish Review Press, and the three annual prizes awarded for a book of poetry by a North Carolinian.About The E-Series: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.
Caregiving has a way of stretching the soul, sometimes cracking it open, sometimes filling it to overflowing, and often doing both in the same breath. As we approach the holiday season, this E-Series episode spends a few minutes reflecting on gratitude, not as a simple emotion or a “bright-side” requirement, but as a lifelong practice that can coexist with exhaustion, grief, frustration, and love.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 turn the spotlight to a new program Lead Volunteer Coordinator Sue Raso brought to our organization. The program, Pet Peace of Mind, is a national program whose primary goal is to preserve the bond between seriously ill people and their pets for as long as time allows. Show Notes:https://www.petpeaceofmind.org/If you'd like to learn more about volunteering with Pet Peace of Mind, email us at podcast@hospiceofthepiedmont.org!About The E-Series: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 are joined by the host of The E-Series, Ryan Biagini, as he shares his caregiving story of being a dad, husband and caregiver - all at the same time. 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 continue our conversation about supporting kids and teens through loss with Hospice of the Piedmont social worker and grief support specialist Shelley Kirby. Show Notes: - Research article: https://judishouse.org/research-tools/cbem/- Listen to Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-250030816/supporting-kids-and-teens-through-loss-episode-1Guest Bio:Shelley Kirby, BSW, received her degree from Appalachian State University. She joined Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph in 2013. Over the last 12 years, she has supported numerous individuals and families in a variety of roles. As a hospice social worker Shelley supports hospice patients and families at end of life, and as a Grief Support Specialist, she provides support to grieving students in the school setting. Shelley has been married to her husband, Rodney, for 30 years, and they have two adult children. About The E-Series: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 the next two episodes, we tackle a tough conversation topic - grief and its impact on children and teens. The loss of a loved one impacts every family unit, and knowing how to nurture open communication with children and teens about grief can be incredibly uncomfortable and overwhelming. In this first episode, Grief Support Specialist Shelley Kirby turns our attention to the grief we experience before a loss - called anticipatory grief - and how this type of grief can impact children and teens emotionally, physically and behaviorally. Shelley also equips us with practical conversation starters and other helpful strategies to more quickly recognize grief and support grieving children and teens in the face of impending loss and changing family dynamics. Episode two will publish at the end of August, so be sure to tune in for the remainder of our conversation as shift our focus to the grief children and teens can experience after a loss. Guest Bio:Shelley Kirby, BSW, received her degree from Appalachian State University. She joined Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph in 2013. Over the last 12 years, she has supported numerous individuals and families in a variety of roles. As a hospice social worker Shelley supports hospice patients and families at end of life, and as a Grief Support Specialist, she provides support to grieving students in the school setting. Shelley has been married to her husband, Rodney, for 30 years, and they have two adult children. Research article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22950336/About The E-Series: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 more information and to register, visit the Events page at www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org! FOX8 Founder's Day of Caring Volunteer Story:https://myfox8.com/community/founders-day-of-caring/volunteers-are-essential-to-hospice-care-in-piedmont-triad/FOX8 Founder's Day of Caring Veteran Pinning Ceremony Story:https://myfox8.com/video/pinning-ceremony-held-for-ww2-veteran-in-hospice/10822957/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 final installment of our Empowering Caregivers mini-series, we'll rejoin Licensed Clinical Social Workers Kat Gibson and Caroline Oxford as they tackle how to navigate the caregiving role and the relationship changes that take place between the caregiver and the one they are caring for. It can be a difficult balancing act trying to discern when to step in and intervene, when to support independence and how to talk thru these challenging transitions.Previous episodes in this E-Series: Episode 1 - Equip Yourself with Knowledgehttps://soundcloud.com/user-250030816/empowering-caregivers-episode-1Episode 2 - Caring for Yourself and Building a Support Teamhttps://soundcloud.com/user-250030816/empowering-caregivers-episode-2Guest Bios:Kat Gibson, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, is the Vice President of Clinical Services for Hospice of the Piedmont. She is a graduate of the Joint Master of Social Work Program through the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and recently obtained her Advance Palliative and Hospice Social Work Certification. She has worked with Hospice of the Piedmont since 2016. Caroline Oxford, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, is the Director of Family Care Services for Hospice of the Piedmont. She earned her undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University followed by a Master of Social Work through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Divinity through Duke Divinity School. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked with Hospice of the Piedmont since 2016. Explore Caregiving Companion!Caregiving Companion (www.caregivingcompanion.com) is an incredible new and free resource for family caregivers at any stage of their caregiving journey. This one-of-a-kind interactive web application allows caregivers to unlock a world of resources including blogs and articles with audio and video options. Caregiving Companion provides a friendly space that acknowledges the challenges of caregiving and gives caregivers a chance to discover great information that will help build their skills and self-confidence. About The E-Series: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.
This episode is part two of a three-part mini-series on Empowering Caregivers. Throughout this mini-series, Licensed Clinical Social Workers - Kat Gibson and Caroline Oxford - have candid conversations and dive into essential pillars of caregiver empowerment that can transform how you approach the caregiver role. In this episode, we rejoin Kat and Caroline as they unpack the positive impact of caregivers taking care of themselves - including establishing a support network to help sustain them throughout their caregiver journey.To listen to Episode 1 - Equip Yourself with Knowledge, copy and paste this link: https://soundcloud.com/user-250030816/empowering-caregivers-episode-1Guest Bios:Kat Gibson, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, is the Vice President of Clinical Services for Hospice of the Piedmont. She is a graduate of the Joint Master of Social Work Program through the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and recently obtained her Advance Palliative and Hospice Social Work Certification. She has worked with Hospice of the Piedmont since 2016. Caroline Oxford, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, is the Director of Family Care Services for Hospice of the Piedmont. She earned her undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University followed by a Master of Social Work through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Divinity through Duke Divinity School. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked with Hospice of the Piedmont since 2016. 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.
This episode is the first of a three-part mini-series on Empowering Caregivers. Whether you're a family caregiver, a professional in the field, or simply someone looking to be better informed and empathetic for a caregiver you know, this mini-series is designed to inspire, inform, and ultimately empower you in your role. Throughout this mini-series, Licensed Clinical Social Workers - Kat Gibson and Caroline Oxford - have candid conversations and dive into three essential pillars of caregiver empowerment that can transform how you approach the caregiver role. In this first installment, they focus on empowering caregivers with knowledge. This conversation includes strategies for managing a loved one's diagnosis, the importance of understanding the disease process, helpful tips for preparing for doctor's appointments, legal and financial aspects of caregiving and much more. Guest Bios:Kat Gibson, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, is the Vice President of Clinical Services for Hospice of the Piedmont. She is a graduate of the Joint Master of Social Work Program through the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and recently obtained her Advance Palliative and Hospice Social Work Certification. She has worked with Hospice of the Piedmont since 2016. Caroline Oxford, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, is the Director of Family Care Services for Hospice of the Piedmont. She earned her undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University followed by a Master of Social Work through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Divinity through Duke Divinity School. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked with Hospice of the Piedmont since 2016. 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.
Listen to this quick preview for highlights about the launch of Caregiving Companion (an incredible new resource for caregivers - www.caregivingcompanion.org) and our upcoming Caregiver Empowerment mini-series that begins next week!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, host Ryan Biagini has a candid conversation with caregiver Ron Coleman about the complexities of role reversal and caring for an aging parent. Together, they explore the deep and conflicting emotions that can surface as care roles shift and the importance of acknowledging and normalizing these challenges. Guest Bio: Ron is an experienced caregiver and has served as a hospice volunteer for 7 years. He has a blended family with six children, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. After retiring in 2011, he spent 16 years as a DivorceCare facilitator. He enjoys being active in his church, volunteering in the community, writing, cooking and fishing. 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 final episode of 2024, we are not only looking back at a few of our most listened to episodes of the year, but we are also getting to hear from some of our faithful listeners and former guests as they weigh in on these conversations about what most resonated with them.Top Streamed Episodes of 2024:#4 - Life after Loss: How Caregiving Impacts the Grief Journeyhttps://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/life-after-loss/#3 - The E-Series: Parentification and Role Reversal in Caregivinghttps://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-parentification-and-role-reversal-in-caregiving/#2 - A Caregiver's Storyhttps://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-a-caregivers-story-carla/#1 - Understanding Restlessness at End of Life: A Practical Approachhttps://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/the-e-series-understanding-restlessness/
In our latest episode of The E-Series, Hospice of the Piedmont CEO Trent Cockerham joins us for a special conversation focused on caregivers. Over the past few years, our organization has sought to learn as much as possible about the caregiving experience in America with a goal of being informed of the ages, stages and challenges caregivers face so that we can be part of establishing creative resources for caregivers throughout the communities we serve. Show Notes:- Do you or a loved one have dementia? Go to https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/programs/palliative-care/care-connection-dementia-care/ to learn more about support through our Care Connection Dementia Care program.- Are you a caregiver? If so, we'd love to hear from you and support you! Go to https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/programs/caregiver-advocates/ to learn more!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.
The CDC estimates that more than 129 million Americans (about 40% of the population) are living with at least one chronic disease. In this conversation, CEO Trent Cockerham and Hospice Physician Dr. Gene Freeman explore the progression of chronic diseases, the impact the conditions can have on an individual's psychological and emotional health, and the importance of self-advocacy and a proactive approach to connecting with helpful resources when managing a chronic condition. GUEST BIO:Dr. Gene Freeman - Prior to medical school, Dr. Freeman received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Anatomy at The Ohio State University. He completed his undergraduate medical education and received his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the Washington Health System in Washington, PA and completed a graduate medical fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the University of Virginia Health System. Dr. Freeman holds current board certifications in both Family Medicine as well as Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Most recently, prior to joining Hospice of the Piedmont in 2023, Dr. Freeman was an integral member of the palliative medicine team at Cone Health. He finds great meaning in the opportunity to sit and learn what someone values most and then working with the individual and their loved ones to determine what is the best way to honor those values.LINKS:- CDC Article: https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2024/23_0267.htm#:~:text=An%20estimated%20129%20million%20people,and%20Human%20Services%20(2)- Are you a caregiver? If so, we'd love to hear from you and support you! Go to https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/programs/caregiver-advocates/ to learn more!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.
This episode is a special caregiving conversation between Caroline Oxford, Director of Family Care Services at Hospice of the Piedmont, and one of our team members Carla Higgins, Medical Records Specialist. Carla has worked with Hospice of the Piedmont, and our affiliate organization, Hospice of Randolph, for a little more than 2 decades. During that time, she has experienced a variety of caregiving seasons with her family members. She is no stranger to what is called the "sandwich generation" - those caring for both aging parents and children at the same time. Additionally, Carla represents the 6 out of 10 working caregivers pulled between the needs of their career and the needs of their loved ones.SHOW NOTES:In this podcast, Carla mentions numerous encouragements for caregivers. Here are a few to consider:1) Find ways to recharge and care for yourself by reconnecting with your role outside of caregiving. Grab dinner, have someone come over so that you can take a short break or do an activity you enjoy, or even play a game or work on a puzzle after everyone is asleep. Find ways to connect with things you enjoy and incorporate that into your day. 2) Put your pride to the side, and be open to receiving help from family members and friends. Be open and honest with those around you and let them help you. 3) Have a phone partner - someone that you can trust and call anytime - when you need to let out your stress. If you don't have this, seek it out. Most people are more than willing to be supportive in this way if you are honest with your needs. Resources in this podcast (and a few extra!) are linked below. Be sure to visit the websites and/or search for these key words online to find resources local to your area. - Regional Consolidated Services (RCS) is a multifaceted, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the diverse needs of individuals and families in Randolph County, North Carolina. Founded on the principles of compassion, integrity, and empowerment, RCS has been a trusted resource and advocate for positive change since 1979. At the heart of our mission is a deep-seated commitment to making a long lasting impact in our community. To learn more, visit https://www.regionalcs.org/. - Randolph County, North Carolina - Aid to the Blind - https://www.randolphcountync.gov/306/Aid-to-the-Blind- Services for the Blind - North Carolina - https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/services-blind- North Carolina Reading Service - https://www.ncreadingservice.org/If you are a caregiver, we'd love to hear from you! Please fill out our brief Caregiver Survey at www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org to explore your caregiving experience and connect with helpful resources. 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.
The average caregiving experience lasts nearly 5 years but the impact of that experience does not stop with the loss. In this episode, we welcome Kirsten Goard - one of Hospice of the Piedmont's bereavement counselors - and Executive Director of Caregiver Connect, Alexis Williams, for a meaningful conversation focused on how caregiving impacts the grief journey. Together, they explore the wide variety of emotions caregivers may experience following the loss of their loved one, how relationships with family members can change as the caregiving role ends, and the importance of caring for yourself both during and after a loss. SHOW NOTES:The mission of Caregiver Connect is to embrace family caregivers where they are; equip them with the needed tools and resources for survival; and encourage them to connect with other family caregivers. For more information about Caregiver Connect, click here to visit their website. visit https://caregiverconnect.online/.During this podcast, Alexis discusses a wide-variety of administrative tasks that are important following the death of a loved one but can at times feel overwhelming. We've created a checklist to help organize these tasks during the first month after a loss. To view or download this list visit https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/eseries/life-after-loss/.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're joined by Juanita Herrera, a Doctoral Occupational Therapy student at Emory & Henry University who shares about her research and work related to understanding and managing the challenging symptom of restlessness, that can be especially common at end of life. For additional information about end-of-life restlessness and practical strategies for supporting your loved one, visit:https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/resources-articles/understanding-and-managing-end-of-life-restlessness/
In this episode of The E-Series, we take a sneak peek at a few of our upcoming conversations. We'll cover topics including caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease, the progression of chronic diseases and the process of a chronic disease becoming terminal as well as understanding and managing restlessness at end of life. Be sure to subscribe to our channel to receive a notification as each new episode publishes. 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 the final portion of our two-part special episode, we jump back in on our conversation with Hospice of the Piedmont volunteer and co-founder, Vance Davis. Listen in as we pick up on the early years at Hospice of the Piedmont and later explore how Vance's passion for hospice care led to the role of becoming a dedicated patient and family hospice volunteer.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 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. SHOW NOTESGuest 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.
In this episode, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, welcomes back Mark Hensley, Executive Director for Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA). Mark joined RSAA with more than 35 years of experience in the banking industry, leading to a personal passion for equipping seniors and caregivers with important financial skills. Together, Trent and Mark will expose some of the financial scams targeting the aging population, talk through financial considerations that impact caregivers, and discuss practical strategies for having meaningful financial conversations with family members before a healthcare crisis. Guest Bio: Mark Hensley is a native of Marion, NC. He received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business Executive Program. Mark retired from a 38-year career in banking in 2018. During his banking career, he spent more than 20 years with Wachovia Bank and 17+ years in Asheboro with First National/CommunityOne/Capital Bank as an Executive Vice President. Two months after retirement, Mark started his new career as the Executive Director of Randolph Senior Adults Association.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.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to volunteer with a hospice organization? Are you curious about what hospice volunteers do? Check out this special episode of The E-Series as host Ryan Biagini is joined by Hospice of the Piedmont's Volunteer Coordinators for a conversation unpacking volunteer services and the important work members of our community do for Hospice of the Piedmont patients, families and staff. For more information about becoming a hospice volunteer, click the link below: https://www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/volunteer/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, our CEO, Trent Cockerham, is joined by Hospice of the Piedmont’s Vice President of Clinical Services, Kat Gibson, for a caregiving conversation that explores what can happen when caregivers develop a habit of regularly putting their own needs aside due to pressing caregiving responsibilities. This lack of self-care can evolve over time into an unhealthy or even detrimental pattern of self-neglect. Together, Trent and Kat will explore ways to recognize signs of caregiver self-neglect and practical strategies for reversing this cycle by incorporating self-care. Guest Bio: Kat Gibson, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C, Vice President of Clinical Services for Hospice of the Piedmont, joined the hospice team in 2016 as a Medical Social Worker before transitioning into a leadership role the summer of 2019. She is a graduate of the Joint Master of Social Work Program through the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and recently obtained her Advance Palliative and Hospice Social Work Certification. Prior to finding her passion within hospice care, Kat worked with the mental health community and the long-term care population throughout central North Carolina.Show Notes: CarePoint is a group formed by Hospice of the Piedmont for local individuals who are actively caregiving. The goal of this group is to provide a safe, supportive environment where caregivers can discuss their struggles, questions and even fears associated with caregiving, as well as offer encouragement, insight, and suggestions to others who are also currently caring for another. Participants of the group are encouraged to share their personal experience, strength and hope with others. Our hope is to provide a space for compassion, empathy, and support for caregivers in our community. To learn more about upcoming CarePoint meetings, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/carepoint/. 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, host Ryan Biagini has a candid conversation with one of our E-Series fan favorites, hospice volunteer and CarePoint facilitator Cher Bergt. As someone with years of caregiving experience, Cher is a voice for the importance of caregiver self-care and the value of fostering connections with fellow caregivers in an effort to reduce isolation and build meaningful community.
Show notes: CarePoint is a group formed by Hospice of the Piedmont for local individuals who are actively caregiving. The goal of this group is to provide a safe, supportive environment where caregivers can discuss their struggles, questions and even fears associated with caregiving, as well as offer encouragement, insight, and suggestions to others who are also currently caring for another. Participants of the group are encouraged to share their personal experience, strength and hope with others. Our hope is to provide a space for compassion, empathy, and support for caregivers in our community. To learn more about upcoming CarePoint meetings, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/carepoint/.
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, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Ellen Whitlock, CEO for Senior Resources of Guilford. Together, Trent and Ellen will take a look at the unique and diverse needs of residents within Guilford County and the efforts Senior Resources of Guilford is making to support the senior population and help the community age well by living active lifestyles, embracing volunteerism and connecting with others.
Guest Bio: Since 1995, Ellen Deal Whitlock has been the CEO of Senior Resources of Guilford, an organization serving seniors and their families by advocating and providing supportive services that enhance their independence, health and quality of life. Ellen has volunteered throughout the community including on the board of the North Carolina Association on Aging and the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service.
For more information about Senior Resources of Guilford, visit www.senior-resources-guilford.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, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Mark Hensley, Executive Director for Randolph Senior Adults Association. Mark leads this organization as it engages with and supports the senior population that resides in Randolph County’s expansive 800-square mile landscape. Together, Trent and Mark will take a look at rural considerations the organization faces as well as the creative strategies and programs they’ve incorporated that focus on these considerations, including reducing isolation and building community in an effort to cultivate social and mental wellbeing within the aging population. Guest Bio: Mark Hensley is a native of Marion, NC. He received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business Executive Program. Mark retired from a 38-year career in banking in 2018. During his banking career, he spent more than 20 years with Wachovia Bank and 17+ years in Asheboro with First National/CommunityOne/Capital Bank as an Executive Vice President. Two months after retirement, Mark started his new career as the Executive Director of Randolph Senior Adults Association. 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 of the E-Series, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by April Franklin, MBA, MSG. April is the founder of Fresh Wave Care, LLC, and the creator of The Millennial’s Guide To Caregiving®️ brand. Together, Trent and April explore generational trends, including changes in family structure and financial stability, that impact the caregiving experience for millennial caregivers. Guest Bio: April Franklin has more than a decade of experience in the healthcare field and has a strong passion for addressing the needs of family caregivers with a particular focus on reaching a new wave of caregivers – millennials and male caregivers. Her love for working with seniors and their caregivers led her to obtain a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Gerontology. After completing her graduate programs, she was instrumental in the development of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to meet the needs of the caregivers in her church and the surrounding community. Through that organization and through her past work as a Family Caregiver Support Specialist, April has provided support to hundreds of family caregivers and has connected them to valuable resources that empower and equip them on their caregiving journey. She is a dedicated advocate who believes that addressing the issues impacting family caregivers, and in particular millennial caregivers, is necessary for maintaining healthy communities in the future. 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, host Ryan Biagini is joined by Hospice of the Piedmont volunteer, Rick Wetzel. Rick’s personal experience with a friend as well as his own multi-year spiritual journey led to a unique way to support hospice families during some of the most difficult moments in life. We hope you'll be inspired as you listen in!To learn more about becoming a hospice volunteer, visit: www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org/volunteerPresented 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, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Leslie Groves, Palliative Counselor for Novant Health. Together, Trent and Leslie will explore the conversations and emotions that patients and families experience when they receive a difficult medical diagnosis and begin to process how to move forward and what the future may hold.Guest Bio: Leslie Groves, MSW, LCSW, has worked in the hospice and palliative care field for more than 22 years. Her experience includes direct practice and leadership roles within both hospice and hospital settings. Groves previously worked for Hospice of the Piedmont and currently works as a Palliative Counselor for Novant Health in the Greater Winston-Salem area alongside the Palliative Care Inpatient Specialist Group. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Elon College and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2003, she received her North Carolina clinical licensure. 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.
Join us for this special episode of The E-Series as we revisit some of the listener favorites from our 2022 podcasts. Hosted by Ryan Biagini, Director of Community Engagement & Education, and Jessica Crisp, Public Relations Associate, this episode kicks of 2023 with insights gained from some of our most impactful Caregiving Conversations and a look ahead at the future of The E-Series. Article referenced in podcast: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2021/15-minute-self-care-ideas.htmlPresented 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.
With the holidays upon us, we wanted to take a few moments to have a caregiving conversation about this special time of year. As you know, the holidays can be a time of joyous celebrations and family traditions. However, for those actively in the caregiving role, the holidays can be a vastly different experience and one of increased stress, when self-care can feel impossible. Join us as we welcome back a special guest, Cher Bergt, and dive into this topic. Special Guest Bio: Cher Bergt is an experienced caregiver, a volunteer with Hospice of the Piedmont, and the facilitator for our hospice Caregiver Support Group,Additional Resource:What's You're Grief -https://whatsyourgrief.com/treating-yourself-with-kindness-while-grieving-at-the-holidays/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, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by one of our Hospice of the Piedmont physicians, Dr. Karen Cross. Together, Trent and Dr. Cross explore the complexities of toxic positivity and how it can be damaging to relationships, as well as some practical alternatives including strategies for being present and acknowledging the suffering of others.
Guest Bio: Dr. Karen Cross has worked in the field of Hospice & Palliative Medicine for 30 years at hospice organizations in Oregon, Nevada and North Carolina. She has served on the board of the American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine and is currently an associate editor for the Journal of Palliative Medicine. Presently, she is a physician with Hospice of the Piedmont and works with hospice patients and their family, friends and caregivers.
Additional resource links: https://katebowler.com/books/everything-happens-for-a-reason/ http://atulgawande.com/book/being-mortal/
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, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Marcia Vanard, Bereavement Counselor at Hospice of the Piedmont. Together, Trent and Marcia discuss the emotions and adjustments that surround caring for a loved one as their disease progresses and care needs increase. In addition, they explore the benefits of being in tune with one’s grief, both before and after the loss, and the importance of incorporating self-care and self-compassion as coping strategies.
Guest Bio: Marcia Vanard, LCSW, is a graduate of the UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work in Chicago. She has 18 years of experience as a hospice social worker and grief counselor as well as experience counseling children in both therapeutic and school settings.
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, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Misty Mize, Medical Social Worker at the Randolph Hospice House, one of Hospice of the Piedmont’s two inpatient hospice facilities. Throughout Misty’s many years as a social worker, she has guided families through difficult conversations and served as an advocate for caregivers in both the hospital and hospice settings. Together, Trent and Misty discuss how caregiving is a symbiotic relationship between the caregiver and care receiver, the importance of viewing self-care as essential instead of optional for those in the caregiving role, and the impact on the caregiver when self-care is not made a priority.
Guest Bio: Misty Mize, MSW, LCSWA, joined the hospice team at Hospice of Randolph in 2010, shortly before the completion of the Randolph Hospice House. She is a graduate of the Masters of Social Work Program through the University of South Carolina. Prior to discovering her passion for hospice care, Misty worked for two local hospitals in their respective Case Management and Resource Management departments.
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 of The E-Series, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Caroline Oxford, Medical Social Worker at Hospice of the Piedmont. Caroline brings with her a wealth of knowledge related to helping communities better understand and engage with those facing serious illness. Together, Trent and Caroline will discuss universal challenges that caregivers face and how those in the caregiving role can be affirmed and benefit from intentional transparency with others.
Guest Bio: Caroline Oxford attended Appalachian State University and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. She has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Hospice of the Piedmont for the past 6 years.
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 of The E-Series, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, welcomes back one of our listener favorites, Dr. Elise Eifert, Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator for the Gerontology program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Together, Trent and Dr. Eifert inspire a mental shift by exploring the duality of caregiving and how to balance challenging moments by giving equal attention to the positive aspects of this meaningful role.
Guest Bio: Elise Eifert is currently an assistant professor in and graduate coordinator for, the fully online Gerontology program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Before that, she was an assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. She graduated in 2014 from UNCG with a Ph.D. in Public Health Education and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology. She has her MS in Health Promotion from Indiana University at Bloomington. Her BS is in Health Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Dr. Eifert is a gerontology and health promotion scholar with over 15 years of experience working and conducting research with family caregivers. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, listening to live music, and fostering dogs with her husband, Reed.
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’re excited to continue the caregiving dialogue with a candid conversation between Cher Bergt, a volunteer with Hospice of the Piedmont and the facilitator for our hospice Caregiver Support Group, and two previous support group participants, Jeff and Pub. Jeff and Pub began a 3-year caregiving journey with Jeff’s father shortly after the death of Jeff’s mother in 2018. Together with Cher, Jeff and Pub reflect on their caregiving experience and offer practical advice for current caregivers related to the benefits of vulnerability, self-awareness, and self-care.
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, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Kat Gibson, Vice President of Family Care Services for Hospice of the Piedmont. Together, Trent and Kat will take a deep dive into the sometimes uncomfortable yet extremely beneficial conversation of making your healthcare preferences known to those you care about, the many benefits of taking a proactive approach to these discussions and how to document your healthcare wishes. Guest Bio: Kat Gibson, MSW LCSW, Vice President of Family Care Services for Hospice of the Piedmont, joined the hospice team in 2016 as a Medical Social Worker before transitioning into a leadership role the summer of 2019. She is a graduate of the Joint Masters of Social Work Program through the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and recently obtained her Advance Palliative and Hospice Social Work Certification. Prior to finding her passion within hospice care, Kat has experience working with the mental health community and the long term care population across the triad area. 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, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Kelly Olmeda, Director of Quality, Compliance and Education for Hospice of the Piedmont and long-time hospice social worker. Together, Trent and Kelly discuss the evolution of caregivers becoming surrogate decision makers as their loved one’s needs increase and the value of this supportive role.
Guest Bio: Kelly Olmeda received her social work degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 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. Two years ago, her passion for education led to a transition 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.
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, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Dr. Scott Murkin, Associate Medical Director for Hospice of the Piedmont and Attending Physician for the Randolph Hospice House. Dr. Murkin is passionate about providing care that matches patient goals and needs and facilitating the conversations that lead there. Together, Trent and Dr. Murkin discuss common barriers to and strategies for having intentional conversations related to care expectations and the importance of normalizing these difficult conversations.
Guest Bio: Scott Murkin, MD, joined Hospice of Randolph in 2010 and serves as Attending Physician at the Randolph Hospice House since its opening in 2011. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, board certified in Hospice and Palliative Care and a Certified Hospice Medical Director. Prior to his work in hospice, Dr. Murkin practiced family medicine at White Oak Family Practice and White Oak Urgent Care in Asheboro. Dr. Murkin’s background in family medicine allows him to provide care for people of all ages and backgrounds regardless of what medical conditions they are facing.
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.
There are many different pathways to becoming a caregiver. Whether a caregiving role evolves over time due to increased needs or is the result of a sudden life event, all caregivers go through an identity development process. Listen in as CEO Trent Cockerham and Dr. Elise Eifert, Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator for the Gerontology program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, discuss how the caregiver identity is solidified through both internal and external reinforcement and how awareness of this identity can result in better connections with and utilization of available resources.
Guest Bio: Dr. Elise Eifert is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator for the Gerontology program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Before that, she was an Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. She graduated in 2014 from UNCG with a Ph.D. in Public Health Education and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology. She has her MS in Health Promotion from Indiana University at Bloomington. Her BS is in Health Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Dr. Eifert is a gerontology and health promotion scholar with over 15 years of experience working and conducting research with family caregivers. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, listening to live music, and fostering dogs with her husband, Reed.
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.
As we prepare to launch a new season of E-Series conversations, we will continue the much needed dialogue about how we as a community can support those who are caring for another, as well as how we as a local not-for-profit organization can shift how we approach these issues to be part of the solution meeting the unique needs for this important group of people. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast so that you don't miss an episode!
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.
Join us for this special episode of The E-Series as we revisit some of the most impactful moments from this year's episodes. Hosted by Ryan Biagini, Director of Community Engagement & Education, and Jessica Crisp, Public Relations Associate, this episode takes a deeper dive into captivating moments that broadened our perspective on topics including the health disparities impacting our community, the strenuous journey caregivers experience and much more.
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.
(This is part two of a two-part episode.) Listen in as CEO Trent Cockerham and Cher Limpach, Hospice of the Piedmont Volunteer and someone who has had personal experience with caregiving, explore the meaningful role of caregiving, the challenge of balancing caregiver and care recipient needs, and why a societal shift toward increasing support for caregivers is necessary.
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.
(This is part one of a two-part episode.) Listen in as CEO Trent Cockerham and Cher Limpach, Hospice of the Piedmont Volunteer and someone who has had personal experience with caregiving, explore the meaningful role of caregiving, the challenge of balancing caregiver and care recipient needs, and why a societal shift toward increasing support for caregivers is necessary.
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.
(This is part two of a two-part episode.) Tune in as CEO Trent Cockerham speaks with Ursula Robinson, Executive Director of PACE of the Triad, to discuss the similarities and differences between professional caregiving and personal caregiving. Their conversation will dive deeper into the perspective shift that caregivers experience, the institutional challenges they face and strategies for self-care during caregiving.
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.
(This is part one of a two-part episode.) Tune in as CEO Trent Cockerham speaks with Ursula Robinson, Executive Director of PACE of the Triad, to discuss the similarities and differences between professional caregiving and personal caregiving. Their conversation will dive deeper into the perspective shift that caregivers experience, the institutional challenges they face and strategies for self-care during caregiving.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
AARP estimates that there are currently 53 million, unpaid caregivers in the United States, equaling roughly 1 in 5 individuals. Join Hospice of the Piedmont CEO Trent Cockerham as he talks with Mark Hensley, Associate State Director for Community Outreach and Advocacy Triad Region with AARP North Carolina. Together, they launch this installment of The E-Series with a discussion about the impact and strain of caregiving and the benefits of being an educated and informed caregiver.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
AARP estimates that there are currently 53 million, unpaid caregivers in the United States, equaling roughly 1 in 5 individuals. Join Hospice of the Piedmont CEO Trent Cockerham as he talks with Mark Hensley, Associate State Director for Community Outreach and Advocacy Triad Region with AARP North Carolina. Together, they launch this installment of The E-Series with a discussion about the impact and strain of caregiving and the benefits of being an educated and informed caregiver.
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 honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and in partnership with the Latino Family Center of High Point, we are pleased to present this episode of the E-Series in Spanish. In this special episode of the E-Series, Giselle Mansi, director of the High Point Latino Family Center, interviews Hospice of the Piedmont nurse Daisy Hurtado to share what hospice services are and how they can help care for Latino families at the end of life.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
In this episode of the E-Series, Trent welcomes Tim Pheagin, Chaplain at Hospice of the Piedmont. Together they will have an intentional conversation about how intersections in an individual’s life journey not only shape how they live but also how they die by providing opportunities to engage hope, increase well-being and overcome fears at end of life.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
In this episode of the E-Series, Trent welcomes Tim Pheagin, Chaplain at Hospice of the Piedmont. Together they will have an intentional conversation about how intersections in an individual’s life journey not only shape how they live but also how they die by providing opportunities to engage hope, increase well-being and overcome fears at end of life.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
Listen in as Trent is joined by the Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, Community Liaison and Outreach Specialist with the Wake Forest School of Medicine’s Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity and the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. In this episode of the E-Series, the discussion addresses how community engagement, understanding and collaborations can lead to key partnerships that connect local faith leaders and congregations to timely health resources and initiatives.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
Listen in as Trent is joined by the Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, Community Liaison and Outreach Specialist with the Wake Forest School of Medicine’s Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity and the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. In this episode of the E-Series, the discussion addresses how community engagement, understanding and collaborations can lead to key partnerships that connect local faith leaders and congregations to timely health resources and initiatives.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
Join in as CEO Trent Cockerham and Rev. Lynda Ferguson, Senior Pastor at First and St. Luke United Methodist Churches in Asheboro, discuss how creating community can foster openness, trust and a support system for those facing challenging circumstances. This discussion offers insight into how conversations influenced by faith can address fears and lead to a better understanding of the role of wholeness in our health journey.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
Join in as CEO Trent Cockerham and Rev. Lynda Ferguson, Senior Pastor at First and St. Luke United Methodist Churches in Asheboro, discuss how creating community can foster openness, trust and a support system for those facing challenging circumstances. This discussion offers insight into how conversations influenced by faith can address fears and lead to a better understanding of the role of wholeness in our health journey.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
In this installment of the E-Series titled “The Intersection of Faith and Health in the Individual”, CEO Trent Cockerham welcomes Brooks Johnson, Chaplain at High Point Medical Center. Together, they thoughtfully discuss how intersections in the individual’s life journey not only shape their story but provide opportunities to engage hope, increase well-being and overcome challenging outcomes.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
In this installment of the E-Series titled “The Intersection of Faith and Health in the Individual”, CEO Trent Cockerham welcomes Brooks Johnson, Chaplain at High Point Medical Center. Together, they thoughtfully discuss how intersections in the individual’s life journey not only shape their story but provide opportunities to engage hope, increase well-being and overcome challenging outcomes.
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.
Join us for this special episode of the E-Series where we will have a conversation with local community partners and representatives of our organization. Together, we will discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and how we are working together to develop innovative solutions to increase access to vaccination opportunities.
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.
Join CEO Trent Cockerham as he sits down with a friend of our organization to hear their story of engagement and encouragement. Together they will discuss the empowering nature of hospice and how their personal story has spurred them to embrace the organization’s mission.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
Listen in as CEO Trent Cockerham is joined by a hospice physician to discuss how understanding your wants, needs and priorities is essential in hospice care.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
Listen in as CEO Trent Cockerham is joined by a hospice physician to discuss how understanding your wants, needs and priorities is essential in hospice care.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
Join CEO Trent Cockerham as he is joined by a hospice nurse to discuss how the team concept of care offers great opportunities for success, not only to eliminate boundaries for individuals receiving care, but to create unity across the entire care team.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
Join CEO Trent Cockerham as he is joined by a hospice nurse to discuss how the team concept of care offers great opportunities for success, not only to eliminate boundaries for individuals receiving care, but to create unity across the entire care team.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
Join CEO Trent Cockerham as he is joined by a hospice social worker to discuss how addressing the challenging dynamics and roadblocks many individuals face at the end of life helps overcome fears and empower individuals to understand their wants, needs and priorities.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
Join CEO Trent Cockerham as he is joined by a hospice social worker to discuss how addressing the challenging dynamics and roadblocks many individuals face at the end of life helps overcome fears and empower individuals to understand their wants, needs and priorities.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
Join as CEO Trent Cockerham and Hospice Nurse Liaison JoAnn Scott sit down to discuss the typical experience of families who are seeking hospice services, what barriers can exist for individuals and their families and how we help bridge the unknown.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
Join as CEO Trent Cockerham and Hospice Nurse Liaison JoAnn Scott sit down to discuss the typical experience of families who are seeking hospice services, what barriers can exist for individuals and their families and how we help bridge the unknown.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
Join as Chief Medical Officer Dr. Homa Magsi and CEO Trent Cockerham sit down to discuss how health disparities shape end-of-life experiences and what our organization is doing to create more equitable solutions.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
Join as Chief Medical Officer Dr. Homa Magsi and CEO Trent Cockerham sit down to discuss how health disparities shape end-of-life experiences and what our organization is doing to create more equitable solutions.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
Join as The Foundation for a Healthy High Point’s new executive director, Curtis Holloman, and CEO Trent Cockerham sit down to discuss how community-based support can help create solutions to health disparities and help facilitate upstream change.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
Join as The Foundation for a Healthy High Point’s new executive director, Curtis Holloman, and CEO Trent Cockerham sit down to discuss how community-based support can help create solutions to health disparities and help facilitate upstream change.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
Join CEO Trent Cockerham and Giselle Mansi, Director of the YWCA Latino Family Center, for a conversation to help identify health disparities specific to the Latino community and common concerns related to healthcare accessibility. Through their discussion, learn more about common questions that arise and how the YWCA Latino Family Center is helping bridge the gap.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
Join CEO Trent Cockerham and Giselle Mansi, Director of the YWCA Latino Family Center, for a conversation to help identify health disparities specific to the Latino community and common concerns related to healthcare accessibility. Through their discussion, learn more about common questions that arise and how the YWCA Latino Family Center is helping bridge the gap.
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.
This is part two of a two-part episode.
Hospice of the Piedmont CEO Trent Cockerham hosts Dr. Goldie Smith Byrd, Director of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity and Wake Forest School of Medicine Professor of Social Sciences and Health Policy, to help define health disparities and why they exist. Together, their dialogue will help guide us through a thoughtful and educational exchange that will inform the remaining episodes of the Exploring Our Community series.
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.
This is part one of a two-part episode.
Hospice of the Piedmont CEO Trent Cockerham hosts Dr. Goldie Smith Byrd, Director of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity and Wake Forest School of Medicine Professor of Social Sciences and Health Policy, to help define health disparities and why they exist. Together, their dialogue will help guide us through a thoughtful and educational exchange that will inform the remaining episodes of the Exploring Our Community series.
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.