Episode

The Truth About Combining Senior Care and Hospice Care

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Lighting the Path: A New Concept of Hospice Care
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Sep 16, 2025
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Summary

In this episode Shari Ross breaks down the biggest myths and misconceptions about senior living, providing clarity and reassurance for families facing difficult choices. Drawing from her personal experiences helping her own parents and in-laws, Shari shares practical strategies—including how to approach honest conversations about advance directives and long-term wishes. Shari tells the story of her father-in-law's move to a senior living facility and explains how the transition improved his quality of life and reinforced the value of compassionate, informed care. She also discusses the crucial partnership between hospice and senior living communities, outlining how these services work together for residents' comfort, along with the unique challenges and benefits of blending both approaches. Learn more about her real-world advice and find additional resources at her website, www.seniorlivingmadesimple.com . She is also on Facebook . Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if this episode helped you or someone you know in their serious illness journey! Connect with Harbor Hospice & Beacon Hospice: Follow Harbor Hospice on Facebook . Follow Beacon Hospice on Facebook . For more information about Harbor Hospice, please visit harborhospice.com For more information about Beacon Hospice, please visit beacon.life For more information about HarborCare & BeaconCare Palliative Services, please visit myharborcare.com Please send your questions or comments to the podcast host at [email protected] .