# palliative (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover palliative. Page: Feed: --- ## [Who Should Palliative Care See? Diane Meier, Bob Arnold, and Justin Sanders](https://geripal.libsyn.com/who-should-palliative-care-see-diane-meier-bob-arnold-and-justin-sanders) _2026-08-13 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_ As Diane Meier remarks to start today's podcast, palliative care has come a long way from the days when we were the "brink of death" consult. We're seeing patients earlier and earlier in the course of illness. In fact, the evidence base for specialist palliative care is arguably stronger in the outpatient setting than the inpatient setting. In some ways, as Eric remarked, we are a victim of our… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/geripal/GeriPal_EP414_Who_should_palliative_care_see.mp3?dest-id=2390675) ## [LATE vs Alzheimer's: Biomarkers, Mixed Dementia, and Clinical Realities with Nate Chin & Sterling Johnson](https://geripal.libsyn.com/late-vs-alzheimers-biomarkers-mixed-dementia-and-clinical-realities-with-nate-chin-sterling-johnson) _2026-08-06 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_ Up until just a couple years ago, an 85-year-old patient presenting with gradual, amnestic memory loss was almost automatically presumed to have Alzheimer's disease. However, new biomakers and the recognition of conditions like Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) are reshaping our understanding of cognitive decline in older adults. It's looking more clear that pure… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/geripal/GeriPal_EP413_LATE_vs_Alzheimers.mp3?dest-id=2390675) ## [Ep. 61 - Retirement with Purpose: Volunteerism and Palliative Care Ministry](https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/ep-61-retirement-with-purpose-volunteerism-and-palliative-care-ministry/) _2026-08-03 · Palliative Perspective Podcast_ For many nurses, retirement marks not the end of a career, but the beginning of a new chapter of service. In this episode, former HPNA CEO Judy Lentz, PhD, RN, reflects on how retirement created an opportunity to reimagine her role in palliative care through volunteer leadership and the development of palliative care ministry within faith communities. Drawing on decades of experience in clinical… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wjj5sdv4bhdd3kry/August_Podcast_Judy_Lentzagxhp.mp3) ## [Video-Enhanced Advance Care Planning: Joshua Lakin and Kei Ouchi](https://geripal.libsyn.com/video-enhanced-advance-care-planning-joshua-lakin-and-kei-ouchi) _2026-07-30 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_ Can simple, evidence-based video decision aids—paired with structured clinician training—improve Advance Care Planning (ACP) documentation and goal-concordant care? That's the question we pose in this week's podcast with Dr. Joshua Lakin and Dr. Kei Ouchi. We break down the methodologies behind two major clinical trials in which they were involved that implemented this video-enhanced approach. The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/geripal/GeriPal_EP412_Video-Enhanced_Advance_Care_Planning.mp3?dest-id=2390675) ## [Longevity Treatments - Snake Oil or Breakthrough? John Newman & Mahtab Jafari](https://geripal.libsyn.com/longevity-treatments-snake-oil-or-breakthrough-john-newman-mahtab-jafari) _2026-07-23 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_ The longevity industry is booming. Influencers are promoting this and that as promoting healthy aging, longevity, and healthspan, and it's hard for us, much less our patients, to make sense of it. To be sure, we should always start by recommending exercise, nutritious foods, good sleep habits, and meaningful social interaction. We wanted to go beyond that to talk about the promise and potential… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/geripal/GeriPal_EP411_Longevity_Treatments_-_Snake_Oil_or_Breakthrough.mp3?dest-id=2390675) ## [Who Should Deliver Palliative Care in Liver Disease? Chris Woodrell, Manisha Verma, Marie Bakitas](https://geripal.libsyn.com/who-should-deliver-palliative-care-in-liver-disease-chris-woodrell-manisha-verma-marie-bakitas) _2026-07-02 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_ Who's better at delivering palliative care to patients with liver disease: palliative care specialists, or hepatologists who have received liver disease-specific palliative care training? That's the question we take a deep dive into on this week's podcast by breaking down the PAL-LIVER trial, published this year in JAMA Internal Medicine. We've invited three of the trial's authors, Manisha Verma ,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/geripal/GeriPal_EP410_Who_Should_Deliver_Palliative_Care_in_Liver_Disease.mp3?dest-id=2390675) ## [Ep. 60 - Breath, Boundaries, and Letting Go: Ventilation Discontinuation in Rural Long-Term Care](https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/ep60-breath-boundaries-and-letting-go-ventilation-discontinuation-in-rural-long-term-care/) _2026-07-01 · Palliative Perspective Podcast_ Prolonged mechanical ventilation in rural long-term care settings brings a unique set of clinical, ethical, and logistical challenges for care teams, residents, and their families. In this episode, we explore the realities of ventilator use in rural long-term care environments, where limited resources and geographic barriers can complicate care decisions and delivery. We also take a thoughtful… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cp8gypnxke2y8eum/HPNA_July_Podcast_-_Breath_Boundaries_and_Letting_Go8kmxr.mp3) ## Understanding AFib – What Your Heartbeat Is Telling You _2026-06-26 · Aging Well with VNA_ In this episode of Aging Well with VNA , host Kersten Rettig welcomes back retired cardiologist Dr. Melissa Curry for an important and informative conversation about atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a common heart rhythm disorder affecting millions, with nearly 40% of people experiencing it at some point in their lives. Together, they break down what AFib is, why your heartbeat matters more than you… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/605743/episodes/19387125-understanding-afib-what-your-heartbeat-is-telling-you.mp3) ## [Why you should care about the shakeup at NIH: Sean Morrison, Ken Covinsky, Stacy Fischer](https://geripal.libsyn.com/why-you-should-care-about-the-shakeup-at-nih-sean-morrison-ken-covinsky-stacy-fischer) _2026-06-18 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_ Emergency Podcast! Our guests Sean Morrison, Ken Covinsky, and Stacy Fischer believe that you should care deeply about the proposed shakeup at the National Institutes of Health. Major proposed rules changes at the Office of Management and Budget, would affect a huge range of government grants, from Headstart to Transportation to the National Science Foundation, as well as the National Institutes… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/geripal/GeriPal_EP409_NIH_Shakeup.mp3?dest-id=2390675) ## [How We Limit Non-beneficial Life Sustaining Treatments: Jason Batten, Liz Dzeng, Teva Brender](https://geripal.libsyn.com/how-we-limit-non-beneficial-life-sustaining-treatments-jason-batten-liz-dzeng-teva-brender) _2026-06-11 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_ Today's podcast is a natural follow up to our podcasts on Slow Codes and Unilateral DNR orders .Today we talk about a new study about how clinicians talk about potentially non-beneficial life-prolonging treatments , published in JAMA Network Open. Do they adhere to society guidelines, which allow as permissible approaches only shared decision-making and following institutional policy. Or do they… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/geripal/GeriPal_EP408_How_We_Limit_Non-beneficial_Life_Sustaining_Treatments.mp3?dest-id=2390675) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UAphMIE7BmEX) _2026-06-11 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Elder Mistreatment Prevention and Solutions: Carrie Rubenstein, Julia Hiner, & Tony Rosen](https://geripal.libsyn.com/elder-mistreatment-prevention-and-solutions-carrie-rubenstein-julia-hiner-tony-rosen) _2026-06-04 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_ Today we revisit a topic we last discussed in a 2020 podcast with Laura Mosqueda : elder mistreatment. Our guests today are geriatricians Carrie Rubenstein and Julia Hiner, and Tony Rosen, an emergency medicine doctor. They talk about where we are now, in 2026, with elder mistreatment, including: Terminology: elder mistreatment vs. abuse and neglect The need to incorporate prevention and solutions… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/geripal/GeriPal_EP407_Elder_Mistreatment_Prevention_and_Solutions.mp3?dest-id=2390675) ## [Ep. 59 - Finding Our Professional Home: Community, Connection, and the Future of Hospice & Palliative Nursing](https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/ep-59-finding-our-professional-home-community-connection-and-the-future-of-hospice-palliative-nursing/) _2026-06-01 · Palliative Perspective Podcast_ In this episode of HPNA Palliative Perspective, we’re joined by Betty Ferrell—Editor of the Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing (JHPN), nurse, and internationally recognized researcher. As the leader of the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium, she brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of connection with hospice and palliative care nurses across the U.S. and around the world. Now… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4iygbbyuta4c9wwp/June_2026_Podcast9mls7.mp3) ## [CCRCs, ALFs, and Private Equity: John Burton, Bill Applegate, & Melissa Aldridge](https://geripal.libsyn.com/ccrcs-alfs-and-private-equity-john-burton-bill-applegate-melissa-aldridge) _2026-05-28 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_ Two retired luminaries in geriatrics join us today to share their personal experiences. First, John Burton, a geriatrician and Director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Johns Hopkins for some 35 years, shares his journey moving into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) during Covid. You can read about John's early experiences in his JAGS commentary titled, "Waiting for the Other… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/geripal/GeriPal_EP406_CCRCs_ALFs_and_Private_Equity.mp3?dest-id=2390675) ## [Search for Geriatrician Identity: Mary Tinetti, Helen Fernandez, Jerry Gurwitz, Ken Covinsky](https://geripal.libsyn.com/search-for-geriatrician-identity-mary-tinetti-helen-fernandez-jerry-gurwitz-ken-covinsky) _2026-05-21 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_ Our focus today is on the search for the geriatrician identity, a continuation of the conversation we started with Jerry Gurtwitz on the Future of Geriatrics . Today's conversation is prompted by multiple articles in JAGS: (1) an article by Jerry Gurwitz with a title the same as this podcast; (2) an article by Helen Fernandez on " Med-Geri ", a new combined 4 year internal medicine residency and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/geripal/GeriPal_EP405_Search_for_Geriatrician_Identity.mp3?dest-id=2390675) ## [Ep. 58 - After Five: The Other 123 Hours of Hospice Care](https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/ep-58-after-five-the-other-123-hours-of-hospice-care/) _2026-05-01 · Palliative Perspective Podcast_ Hospice care is often structured around a 40-hour workweek—but patients and families need support 24/7. In this episode, we explore what happens during the “other 123 hours”: nights, weekends, and holidays when staffing is leaner, coverage areas expand, and each clinician carries greater responsibility—even as symptom crises and end-of-life transitions unfold. Through frontline insights, we… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k6ht2itzy4xc7fnx/May_2026_Podcast_Episode_-_FINAL8mgmq.mp3) ## Understanding Parkinson’s Disease _2026-04-27 · Aging Well with VNA_ In this episode of Aging Well with VNA , host Kersten Rettig sits down with Leisha Phipps , Executive Director of the Dallas Area Parkinson Society (DAPS) , for an insightful and empowering conversation about Parkinson’s disease (PD)—the fastest-growing neurological disease in the world. Together, Kersten and Leisha explore what Parkinson’s is, how it affects individuals and families, and—most… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/605743/episodes/19066378-understanding-parkinson-s-disease.mp3) ## Protecting Seniors from Scams and Financial Exploitation _2026-04-24 · Aging Well with VNA_ In this important episode of the Aging Well with VNA Podcast , host Kersten Rettig sits down with Steve Benton , Financial Specialist with the Elder Financial Safety Center of The Senior Source , to shine a light on the dark—and increasingly common—ways older adults are targeted by scammers and financial predators. Together, they explore the most frequent scams affecting seniors today, the red… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/605743/episodes/19066010-protecting-seniors-from-scams-and-financial-exploitation.mp3) ## [Ep. 57 - I’m Not Dead if I’m Still Talking: Behind the Film A Butterfly Has Been Released](https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/ep57-i-m-not-dead-if-i-m-still-talking-behind-the-film-a-butterfly-has-been-released/) _2026-04-01 · Palliative Perspective Podcast_ In this episode, filmmakers Barry Koch and Jason Zamer are joined by Angela Novas, Chief Medical Officer of the Hospice Foundation of America, to discuss A Butterfly Has Been Released. The documentary follows hospice nurse Allyson during the final 39 days of her life with brain cancer. Determined to turn her dying into a teaching moment, she hosts a living funeral, shares deep conversations with… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y4jqkueygej66ttp/April_Podcast_-_Final6sbye.mp3) ## [Ep. 56 - Risking Love: Hospice, Palliative Care, and Humanity Behind Bars](https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/ep-56-risking-love-hospice-palliative-care-and-humanity-behind-bars/) _2026-03-02 · Palliative Perspective Podcast_ In this powerful episode, longtime HPNA member Linda Blum, APRN shares experiences from the last few years of her rich nursing career in volunteerism —training incarcerated caregivers in a California state prison hospice program. Linda explores the ethical complexity of end-of-life care behind bars, from POLST conflicts and CPR decisions to pain management in a correctional setting where Medicare… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xuiwginp9tt5i9cj/March_Podcast_-_Final5yhc3.mp3) ## Mind Matters: Mental Health, Grief, and Aging Well – Featuring John W. Burruss, M.D. _2026-02-10 · Aging Well with VNA_ In this episode of Aging Well With VNA , host Kersten Rettig is joined by John W. Burruss, M.D., Psychiatrist and CEO of Metrocare, for a thoughtful and timely conversation on the powerful connection between mental health and aging well. Dr. Burruss and Kersten explore how mental and emotional health influence both chronological age and biological age, shaping how we feel, function, and thrive as… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/605743/episodes/18620418-mind-matters-mental-health-grief-and-aging-well-featuring-john-w-burruss-m-d.mp3) ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WT10MwzUeK7F) _2026-02-10 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## Seasons and Their Impact on Grief _2026-02-09 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ Most people have a season they would call their favourite. Many like the summer time for the warmth and the outdoors, while some like the winter for staying cozy inside and the slower pace. But do the seasons have an impact on someone who is grieving the death of a loved one? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to look into the effect seasons have on the grieving process. Written by:… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/18637503-seasons-and-their-impact-on-grief.mp3) ## Matters of the Heart: A Conversation on Lifelong Heart Health featuring Dr. Melissa Carry _2026-02-06 · Aging Well with VNA_ In this episode of Aging Well with VNA , host Kersten Rettig sits down with retired cardiologist Melissa Carry, MD , for an informative and engaging conversation about heart health at every stage of life. Dr. Carry breaks down the most common types of heart disease, explains today’s available treatment options in plain language, and offers practical insights on how individuals can reduce their… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/605743/episodes/18625799-matters-of-the-heart-a-conversation-on-lifelong-heart-health-featuring-dr-melissa-carry.mp3) ## [Ep. 55 - Inclusive Learning as a Disruptor: Redefining How Health Care Learns](https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/inclusive-learning-as-a-disruptor-redefining-how-health-care-learns/) _2026-02-02 · Palliative Perspective Podcast_ Health care inclusivity is more than a framework, it’s a daily practice that shapes learning, teamwork, and patient outcomes. In this episode of HPNA’s Palliative Perspective, Jill, Vanessa, and Jenn—longtime collaborators in nursing professional development and creators of Disruptor Diaries—explore what health care inclusivity truly means across education, clinical practice, and the workforce.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4au5p8cjfjp4feid/February_Podcast_EPisode_-_Final_-_202694yqz.mp3) ## [Ep. 54 - Hospice Highlights from an Alaskan Hospice Nurse](https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/ep-54-hospice-highlights-from-an-alaskan-hospice-nurse/) _2026-01-01 · Palliative Perspective Podcast_ In this moving episode of HPNA Palliative Perspective, we welcome Esther Pepper, RN, BSN, CHPN®, a veteran hospice nurse from Alaska whose more than two decades of compassionate service have shaped her debut memoir, My Calling: Chronicles of an Alaskan Hospice Nurse. Drawing from years on the front lines of end-of-life care, Esther shares what hospice nursing truly looks like—the challenges, the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4ek462x6ucuw39uj/GMT20251017-January_Podcast_-_Finala8je6.mp3) ## Hospice New Year's Resolutions _2025-12-29 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ With the new year upon us, many people take it as an opportunity to change and grow beyond the person they were in the past year. With this in mind, is there anything you can do in the next year to get yourself ready in the event that hospice palliative care is required for you or a loved one? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to go over some of the things that should be on your… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/18407845-hospice-new-year-s-resolutions.mp3) ## Hospice Quinte's Annual Holiday Letter Campaign _2025-12-23 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ It’s the holiday season, and we are once again sending out our annual Holiday Letter Campaign. Every year we put together a letter that is sent out to all our supporters. In the spirit of the season, we ask them to keep us in mind when considering where their potential holiday donations may go toward. On this Episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to hear some testimonials from people who have had… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/18389121-hospice-quinte-s-annual-holiday-letter-campaign.mp3) ## How Do I Get My Loved One Into Hospice? _2025-12-15 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ One of the most common questions we get at Hospice Quinte is some variation of how exactly someone can get into hospice. What do I need to do to get my loved one a bed at hospice? How do they qualify? How are people selected? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to talk to Hospice Quinte’s Clinical Care Coordinator Lisa Boomhour to learn more about the admissions process and how you or… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/18355756-how-do-i-get-my-loved-one-into-hospice.mp3) ## Finding a New Support System _2025-12-08 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ Losing a loved one is difficult for many different reasons. If the person who has died is the exact person you would’ve gone to for support in the situation you are in, it can be even harder knowing they’re not there to help you through this tough time. So how do you find a new support system? On this episode of the Changing Lives Podcast, we’re going to look into found family. Written by: Lee… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/18307345-finding-a-new-support-system.mp3) ## [Ep. 53 - Leading Through Uncertainty: Truth-Telling, Mentorship, and the Power of Process](https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/ep-53-leading-through-uncertainty-truth-telling-mentorship-and-the-power-of-process/) _2025-12-01 · Palliative Perspective Podcast_ In this companion episode to the October Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing (JHPN) editorial, we sit down with members of HPNA’s DEIB Committee to explore the story behind a powerful decision—choosing to retain the committee’s name—and the thoughtful, intentional process that led there. Nurse leader and postdoctoral fellow Kirsten Inducil Buen, PhD, RN, MA, reflects on her clinical… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6jempesfsyyt7ta4/December_Podcast_-_Finalakbca.mp3) ## Art at the End of Life _2025-11-24 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ There are a whole host of things that people who are dying think about before they die. A common fear is leaving something unfinished or something unsaid, and for someone who is an artist, confronting mortality can have a major impact on their final works. In this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to take a look at some famous examples of art made at the end of a person’s life, and how art… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/18220122-art-at-the-end-of-life.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YXEN7LbcWtLD) _2025-11-24 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## Dealing With Grief as a Family _2025-11-19 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ Losing a loved one has a wide-ranging impact on a person. Depending on how big a role that person played in your life it can drastically change how your day-to-day looks without them there. Additionally, it can also change how you interact with other people around you, including your own family. On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to go over how to grieve the loss of a loved one as a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/18220048-dealing-with-grief-as-a-family.mp3) ## Caregiver Crash Course _2025-11-10 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ Have you recently become a caregiver? Or have you been providing care for a loved one for an extended period but never had any previous training or experience? On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to help by giving you a few tips and tricks in our Caregiver Crash Course. Written by: Lee McConnell Support the show Listen on 91x FM You can listen to episodes of "Changing Lives" on 91x FM… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/18152089-caregiver-crash-course.mp3) ## [Ep. 52 - Once Upon a Care Plan: Research Stories at the 2025 HPNA Annual Conference](https://HPNA.podbean.com/e/once-upon-a-care-plan-research-stories-at-the-2025-hpna-annual-conference/) _2025-11-03 · Palliative Perspective Podcast_ From the 2025 HPNA Annual Conference in Disney Springs, this special podcast episode brings the poster hall to your ears — featuring concise, powerful overviews from nurse-led and interdisciplinary researchers advancing the field of hospice and palliative care. In this special episode, we spotlight a series of innovative, nurse-led and interdisciplinary projects shaping the future of palliative… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ufu6pvsuw87xnwbd/November_Podcast.mp3) ## Hospice Quinte's 40th Anniversary _2025-10-27 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ This year marks Hospice Quinte’s 40th anniversary, and on this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to take a walk through the past and celebrate all the milestones and major events in Hospice Quinte’s past, as well as what’s in store for the future. Featured in this episode: Hospice Quinte Volunteers Fran Burrows and Selina Harley, Hospice Quinte Executive Director Petra Lepage. Written by: Lee… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/18069841-hospice-quinte-s-40th-anniversary.mp3) ## How to Break the News _2025-10-09 · Hospice Quinte: Changing Lives Podcast_ One of the hardest parts of the grieving process after losing a loved one is that sometimes, basic small talk can remind you of them. From a co-worker asking how they are doing not knowing they’ve died, to a casual acquaintance trying to learn about your family or other friends, there are plenty of ways that someone may accidentally bump the wound of your grief. On this episode of Changing Lives,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/199898/episodes/17985282-how-to-break-the-news.mp3) ## A Conversation with Josh Hickman, Author of Forgetting: The Trials and Triumphs of Caring for a Difficult Parent with Dementia _2025-10-06 · Aging Well with VNA_ Join host, Kersten Rettig, in a poignant conversation with author Josh Hickman. His new book, Forgetting, chronicles the unexpected life circumstances of his three-plus year journey of solo caregiving for a mother with whom he had a very difficult relationship. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/605743/episodes/17951834-a-conversation-with-josh-hickman-author-of-forgetting-the-trials-and-triumphs-of-caring-for-a-difficult-parent-with-dementia.mp3) ## An Economic Outlook for North Texas Seniors with J.H. Cullum Clark _2025-10-03 · Aging Well with VNA_ Hear from economists and local leader, Cullum Clark, Director, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, about the opportunities and challenges for seniors in North Texas. Host, Kersten Rettig, and Mr. Clark explore how the growing region brings opportunities, like jobs for seniors, as well as challenges, such as transportation and cost of living. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/605743/episodes/17941394-an-economic-outlook-for-north-texas-seniors-with-j-h-cullum-clark.mp3) ## Understanding Vascular Disease: A Conversation With Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Stephen Hohmann _2025-06-12 · Aging Well with VNA_ Host Kersten Rettig and Stephen Hohmann, MD , do a deep dive into vascular disease, coronary disease and renal disease. Listeners will learn more about the risk factors for these diseases, prevention tools and tips, and how caregivers can help loved ones suffering from illness. Additionally, Dr. Hohmann describes various types of vascular disease and approaches to care from a clinical and at home… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/605743/episodes/17314194-understanding-vascular-disease-a-conversation-with-vascular-surgeon-dr-stephen-hohmann.mp3) ## Embracing Aging with Faith and Purpose: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Chris Girata _2025-06-02 · Aging Well with VNA_ In this insightful episode of Aging Well with VNA , Rev. Dr. Chris Girata, Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, shares his perspectives on aging with grace and purpose. Drawing from his extensive experience in ministry, Rev. Girata discusses the spiritual, emotional, and communal aspects of growing older. He emphasizes the importance of community, faith, and service… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/605743/episodes/17210487-embracing-aging-with-faith-and-purpose-a-conversation-with-rev-dr-chris-girata.mp3) ## Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and Palliative Care Fellows Program _2025-03-11 · Aging Well with VNA_ In a recent lunch and learn, VNA Medical Director, Dr. Newcomer, detailed her work leading the Hospice and Palliative Care Fellows program at VNA. These vital, immersive training programs provide fellows with experience working with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary teams within the hospice (adult and pediatric) programs, and also make in-home patient visits. Fellows, Dr. Raseman and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/605743/episodes/16773252-visiting-nurse-association-hospice-and-palliative-care-fellows-program.mp3)