In this conversation, Stacey McCandlish shares her family's journey, focusing on the dynamics between siblings as they navigate rapid changes in their parents’ care and, ultimately, a cross country move. The discussion highlights the importance of communication, planning, and the roles each family member plays in ensuring the well-being of their parents. Through personal anecdotes, Stacey illustrates the impact of dementia, the struggles and triumphs of managing care, and the need for siblings to come together in these challenging times.

• (00:00:06) - 耀 Lucky 13
• (00:02:05) - A Taste of Dementia on the Podcast
• (00:07:22) - Stacy on Her Parents' Drama
• (00:09:57) - Stacey McCandlish on Caregiving
• (00:16:52) - The Alzheimer's Care Transition
• (00:24:01) - A moment of silence for the chronically ill
• (00:24:42) - The Pain of Grieving Your Parents' Death
• (00:29:35) - What Advice Would You Have for People Going Through a Senior Care Transition
• (00:34:37) - The Dignity of Alzheimer's
• (00:38:11) - This Cross Country Move for a Senior Citizen
• (00:42:08) - A Silent Retreat for Caregivers

In the final episode of our three-part series on under-utilized resources, we chat with Hope Dudek of Michigan Palliative and Hospice Care. Hope walks us through the medical aspects of hospice care, exploring its holistic approach to patient care, the role of caregivers, eligibility misconceptions, and the importance of comfort and quality of life. Hope shares insights on navigating medical decisions, the emotional support provided to families, and the financial aspects of hospice care. The discussion emphasizes that hospice is a choice, focused on enhancing life quality rather than hastening death, and it aims to dispel common myths surrounding hospice services.

• (00:00:03) - What You Need to Know About Hospice Care
• (00:01:57) - Thanksgiving at Mom's House
• (00:03:05) - How to Have a Thanksgiving With Split Families
• (00:08:17) - What Do We Do About Hospice Care?
• (00:09:45) - Medical aspects of hospice
• (00:11:32) - What Is Hospice? (Social) Care
• (00:20:07) - The Importance of Hospice
• (00:24:08) - Does Hospice Matter?
• (00:32:09) - What's the longest you've ever heard of anybody staying at hosp
• (00:36:14) - When to call hospice? Advice from professionals
• (00:42:35) - A Minute With Hospice: What's Included in the Care?
• (00:47:06) - Is It Time to Talk About Hospice?

Our 3-part series on hidden gem resources continues as we sit down with Leslie Katz, Director of Patient Services at the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network (JHCN). After we share Joanna's wonderful experience with JHCH, Leslie shines a light on their crucial non-medical support for seniors with life-limiting illnesses. She dispels common misconceptions by showing how broad hospice care can be, and how seniors without a hospice designation can still enjoy JHCN's services. The discussion covers everything from managing anticipatory grief to the vital role of social work, spiritual care, and unique life enrichment services like art, music and pet visits. Leslie illuminates their wide-ranging mission and how community donations sustain their essential support for patients and families. For more info and guidance, regardless of your loved one's current status, reach out to JHCN. https://jhcn.org

• (00:00:06) - A Ghost Appears in the Elevator
• (00:01:32) - Caring for a Dementian with dementia
• (00:02:46) - Seniors with dementia: resources to support their care
• (00:03:38) - There's a Camp for seniors with dementia
• (00:04:40) - Jewish Hospice Chaplaincy Network
• (00:09:15) - Dulcet Songs for Mom
• (00:11:05) - Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network
• (00:21:00) - What services can the dementia patient attend?
• (00:27:47) - Palliative Care in the End of Life
• (00:35:01) - Seniors in the Care
• (00:37:45) - Happy Valentine's Day, Joanna
• (00:39:09) - The Gift of Hospice: Available Resources for Seniors
• (00:43:33) - A Little Song for Your Mother