End of Life Care and Considerations
June 11, 2025
On today’s show we are going to explore End of Life Care and Considerations. To address this difficult subject we are joined by three professionals in the field.
Hannah Trubiano, RN is a dedicated hospice nurse with over six years of experience caring for older adults and those facing the end of life.
Jayne Hamilton, RN is an experienced hospice and healthcare professional with over a decade of clinical and leadership experience across hospice. Jayne and Hannah are with Faith & Family Hospice in Marlborough, MA
Eric Fay is the Managing Director of Gillooly Funeral Home in Norwood. He is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of Massachusetts and has over thirty years of experience in his field.
Hospice versus Palliative Care
December 18, 2024
In this episode, we are answering the question “What is the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care?” Our guests are Sandy Pellegrine with Right at Home and Wanjiku DePina from Old Colony Hospice and Palliative Care.
What is a Memory Cafe?
July 1, 2024
In today’s episode, we are focusing a community resource called a “Memory Café” and how it may benefit you and your loved one.
I am joined by Sandy Pelligrini, the Co-Owner of Right at Home Boston SouthWest, which is a non-medical home care agency located in Foxboro. And Beth Soltzberg who directs the Alzheimer’s / Related Dementias Family Support Program at Jewish Family & Children’s Service in Waltham.
Safety in the Home
May 8, 2024
In this episode we talk about the importance of Home Safety – ensuring that our aging loved ones have the proper safety precautions in place.
We are joined by two professionals in this field; Steve Kiley, a Home Care Consultant with Home Instead Homecare in Norwood and Jason Dupre who joined Lifeway Mobility Massachusetts in December of 2017 when the branch first opened.
Providing Care for Veteran's
March 29, 2024
In this episode we talk about how we care for our Veterans. Those who have served our country and may now need to be served themselves.
Our guests are Debbie Higgins, the Operating Director for Cornerstone Caregiving, a non medical home companion agency based out of Norwood and Ted Mulvehill the Director of Veterans Services for the Town of Norwood, a position he has held since 2000. In that role he administers assistance programs and services for all State and Federal Veterans' Benefits.
Moving your loved one: When is it time and how do you manage it?
February 26, 2024
In this episode we talk about moving your loved one: when is it time and how do you manage it.
Our panelists are Shannon Connell, the administrator for the memory care program at Fox Hill Village, a senior living community of 400+ residents in Westwood, MA and Julie Molloy a seasoned real estate professional with Compass Real Estate in Canton, MA.
Age and Dementia Friendly Communities
December 12, 2023
In this episode we talk about what it means to be Age and Dementia Friendly. We are joined by Kerri McCarthy, the Executive Director of the Norwood Senior Center and James Fuccione, the Executive Director of the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative.
Aging in Place
May 19, 2023
In this episode, we focus on Aging in Place or remaining in your home as you age. Our guests are Sandy Pellegrine, co-owner of Right at Home which is a non-medical home care agency located in Foxboro and Sheryl Leary the Director of Planning and Community Development for HESSCO, the Aging Services Access Point and Area Agency on Aging for South Norfolk County.
Avoid Becoming a Scam VIctim
April 7, 2023
In this episode we talk about how to avoid becoming a victim of scams.
I am joined by:
Sergeant William Fundora of the Norwood Police Department since 1999. When promoted to Sergeant 8 years ago he also took over as the Elder Affairs Officer for the department. Sergeant Fundora is the co-chair of the Norwood (CCIT) Community Crisis Intervention Team and a member of the Norwood Scam Task Force.
Kara Fink is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the Adult Protective Services field for over 20 years as a caseworker, supervisor, consultant, and program director. Additionally, Kara has done expert witness work in regards to elder abuse and neglect. She has been the Protective Service Program Director at HESSCO since 2019.
Stroke
October 31, 2022
In our latest episode we discuss issues dealing with stroke. I am joined by two professional experts in this field.
Dr. Kathryn Rexrode is the Chief of the Division of Women’s Health in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Kelsey McEntee works for HESSCO and has been a Registered Dietitian for 7 years.
Nutrition and Aging
August 3, 2022
A conversation on how nutritional needs change as one ages. Our guests are Patrice Amore, a registered and licensed dietician with Norwood Hospital and Alegria Cohen, Director of the Dietetic Internship with Hebrew Senior Life.
Balance - Avoiding Falls
June 22, 2022
Today we explore issues dealing with balance among the aging population. How to avoid falls and what to do when they happen.
Our guests are Stephanie Hayes PT, DPT, a practicing physical therapist and Regional Director of Fox Rehabilitation. Also Emily Hames OTR/L, an occupational therapist and Regional Quality Assurance Liaison for Fox Rehabilitation.
Navigating the Guardianship Process
May 19, 2022
Today we discuss the Guardianship Process. Our guests are Tillie Cairns and Kathryn Martin, attorneys specializing in estate planning, from Schlossberg | LLC a boutique law firm located in Braintree with a satellite office in Newton.
Diabetes and Aging
March 28, 2022
Diabetes and aging with Dr. Adriana Gonzalez, a faculty member at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is a general endocrinologist with a focus on diabetes care. Also Kayla Del Valle who has 10 years experience as a nurse and is a nurse practitioner at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is a board certified diabetes care and education specialist.
Caring for the Caregiver
March 28, 2022
Caring for the Caregiver with Christine Lauria from Mass General Brigham Primary Care in Westwood, MA. Christine has been an adult/geriatric nurse practitioner for 20 years. Also Sheryl Leary from HESSCO. Sheryl is the Director of Planning and Community Development with over 20 of experience in aging and gerontology field.
Cognitive Care
March 28, 2022
Cognitive Care with Alicia Seaver, EPOCH Senior Living's Vice President of Memory Care Operations. She is a Memory Impairment Specialist certified by the National Institute on Aging and is a state-certified Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Trainer. Also, Heather Andrews, a research associate at Hebrew Senior Life's Hind and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research and Medical Assistant at the Deanna and Sydney Wolk Center at HSL.