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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 21 MIN

Care Plans, Not Crisis Mode – Hope Norland

from The Grit to Growth Podcast · host Levi Te Slaa and Dusten Hendrickson

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Levi Te Slaa sits down with Hope Norland, Operating Director at Cornerstone Caregiving, to talk about the power of support, dignity, and proactive care in the lives of seniors and their families. Hope shares her personal journey—from being an English major to becoming a leader in home-based senior care. She opens up about her experience in hospice care, the emotional rewards of helping families reclaim time with their loved ones, and the importance of shifting from reactive caregiving to intentional care planning. They explore: The emotional and practical toll caregiving can have on families What “activities of daily living” really mean in a home care context The qualities that define a great caregiver Why families should start care conversations early How Cornerstone Caregiving supports clients in staying home safely and with dignity --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be A Guest Are you a successful business owner or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest on https://grittogrowthpodcast.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Levi Te Slaa sits down with Hope Norland, Operating Director at Cornerstone Caregiving, to talk about the power of support, dignity, and proactive care in the lives of seniors and their families. Hope shares her personal journey—from being an English major to becoming a leader in home-based senior care. She opens up about her experience in hospice care, the emotional rewards of helping families reclaim time with their loved ones, and the importance of shifting from reactive caregiving to intentional care planning. They explore: The emotional and practical toll caregiving can have on families What “activities of daily living” really mean in a home care context The qualities that define a great caregiver Why families should start care conversations early How Cornerstone Caregiving supports clients in staying home safely and with dignity --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be A Guest Are you a successful business owner or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest on https://grittogrowthpodcast.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

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In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Levi Te Slaa sits down with Hope Norland, Operating Director at Cornerstone Caregiving, to talk about the power of support, dignity, and proactive care in the lives of seniors and their families. Hope shares...

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