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Your Care. Your Choice.

Your Care. Your Choice.

By: Todd Hayes DPT
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 Welcome to "Your Care, your choice" a podcast brought to you by Community Nurse of southeastern Massachusetts. As a long standing provider in the area, we at Community Nurse have accumulated a wealth of partnerships, resources and wisdom. With these podcasts we would like to pass some of those tools on to you. Over the years we have prided ourselves on continually evolving and developing new and exciting initiatives to better serve you and your families. This podcast is one of the more recent examples. We hope you’ll consider following us regularly as we will cover a wide range of helpful topics and we will be hosting a variety of guests. We are here to provide information to you to help you live longer, better, and on your own terms. Every day, life changes. You may be faced with choices and decisions that you have not had to make before. Some of these choices can be overwhelming. We are here to make it a whole lot easier for you.Copyright Dr. Todd Hayes, PT DPT Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Episode 7 - Hospice and Palliative Care explained

    Episode 7 - Hospice and Palliative Care explained
    Jul 17 2025
    Guest: Erin Vanderveer, Nurse Practitioner, Community Nurse

    Overview:
    Erin Vanderveer explains what hospice is and helps dispel the myths surrounding hospice and palliative care. She describes the hospice team and their roles, including:
      • Nurses
      • Home Health Aides
      • Chaplains
      • Volunteers and/or Death Doulas
      • What to expect from hospice and palliative care.
    Key Points Discussed/Questions answered:
    • Hospice is individualized and focused on the needs of the patient, representing what we hope all healthcare should be.
    • Eligibility criteria and coverage for hospice.
    • What happens if a patient's condition improves or if they change their mind about hospice?
    • How to have conversations about hospice and how your healthcare team can assist?
    • The myth that all treatment stops when entering hospice.
    • The benefits of not waiting too long to enter hospice.
    • What makes Community Nurse Hospice special?
    • What is palliative care?
    • The differences between palliative care and hospice.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 6 - Heartfelt help - Senior Center Services_1

    Episode 6 - Heartfelt help - Senior Center Services_1
    Jun 9 2025
    In episode 6 of "Your Care, Your Choice," Dr. Todd Hayes DPT sits down with Martha Reed, the Director of Fairhaven's Council on Aging/Senior Center. Together, they delve into the mission of the Council on Aging, exploring how they observe the needs of seniors in their communities and create the programming that they need. Martha shares insights into the various services offered by the Council, including advice on Medicare, technology education and assistance, education on MyChart for accessing medical records, chair yoga, tax assistance, legal needs for elders, grief groups, durable medical equipment, and more. They also discuss how the Council connects people in need with resources, offers social day programs, organizes holiday dinners, and provides transportation services. Martha emphasizes the importance of reaching out to the Council for advice, especially since there is no handbook for turning 65. Tune in to learn more about who can attend the Council on Aging programs and how to get more information about the services they offer.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 5 - Elder Law Project

    Episode 5 - Elder Law Project
    Apr 11 2025
    Episode 5 of the "Your care. Your choice." Podcast hosted by Dr. Todd Hayes DPT features Atty. Andrew Bardetti from South Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS), who is the supervising attorney of the Elder Law project. In this episode, Atty. Bardetti discusses his journey and the significance of his work in providing legal assistance for civil matters such as housing, consumer issues, family law, and public benefits.

    The project serves individuals under 60 who meet specific income requirements and those over 60 based on their overall circumstances. Listeners will learn about the diverse range of services offered, including advocacy for healthcare benefits, evictions, long-term care issues, Social Security, property tax abatements, wills, healthcare proxies, and power of attorney.

    The episode also highlights the importance of effective intake processes and the assignment of advocates to ensure there are no conflicts and that needs are met. Atty. Bardetti emphasizes the complexity of healthcare benefits and the frequent need for advocacy, whether it's filing appropriate forms or appeals. The project employs a dedicated team of attorneys, support staff, paralegals, administrators, and front-line staff to provide comprehensive legal assistance. They serve individuals of all abilities and languages.

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    22 mins
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