
Advance Care Planning with Ellen DiPaola
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, Mary discusses Advance Care Planning with special guest, Ellen DiPaola, President & CEO of Honoring Choices in Massachusetts. Both experts on the topi...
8 Jun 202041min

Taking to the Bed? I Don't Think So!
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss the misconception that a person has to "take to the bed" in order to receive hospice care. "Taking to the bed" refers to a ...
26 Mai 202021min

The Importance of Listening
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe discuss the importance of listening when you or a loved one has a serious or advanced illness.
11 Mai 202034min

Telling Our Stories: The Importance of Reminiscing and Life Review
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss the benefits of reminiscing and life review through both their personal and professional experiences.
27 Apr 202022min

Living with a Serious Illness
In this episode of Living Forever, Not An Option, hosts Lyn Skarmeas and Mary Crowe discuss the challenges associated with living with a serious illness and provide tips on how to adjust after receivi...
13 Apr 202029min

Complementary Therapies: Enhancing Well-Being at End of Life
In this episode of Living Forever, Not an Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss various complementary therapies and the benefits to both patients and families at end of life.
30 Mar 202031min

Caregiving for the Caregiver
In this episode of Living Forever, Not an Option, hosts Lyn and Mary discuss the importance of caring for the caregiver to ensure the best quality of life for both the patient and caregiver.
16 Mar 202033min

Concepts of Grief and Loss
In this episode of Living Forever, Not an Option our hosts touch upon the realities of grief and loss and ways that we can care for each other during those times.
28 Feb 202036min



















