EP29 – What Hospice Really Is: Living Fully with Support from Sutter Care at Home’s Jerry Louderback

Why do so many families wait until the very end to call hospice?In this powerful and compassionate episode, I sit down with Jerry Louderback, a 25-year hospice veteran and leader at Sutter Care at Home – Concord Hospice, to demystify what hospice really is—and what families are missing when they delay getting support.Jerry shares why our culture avoids talking about death, what hospice care actually looks like, and how it’s designed not to help people die—but to help them live fully in their final chapter.We also tackle the biggest myths:❌ Hospice is only for the last day or two❌ Hospice is a physical place you go to❌ Hospice means giving up✅ The truth? Hospice is a philosophy of care that comes to you, meets you where you are, and supports both the patient and the family through compassionate, expert care.📍 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why conversations about death are avoided—and how that hurts familiesWhat it really means to receive hospice careThe difference between palliative and hospice careWhat families gain when they don’t wait until the very endHow hospice supports emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeingWhether you’re navigating care decisions for a parent or simply want to understand this vital service more clearly—this episode is packed with clarity and compassion.👤 About Jerry Louderback:Jerry is a 25-year veteran of the hospice industry with a passion for ensuring that our communities are able to receive the care they deserve. As a servant leader, Jerry takes great comfort in knowing that the future of the hospice industry is being developed through the use of existing best practices, experiences of good and bad, combined with the forward thinking that future generations will create and develop to ensure people are able to live their best possible lives. Being the Difference!📞 Contact Jerry or Learn More About Hospice Services:Sutter Care at Home – Concord Hospice🌐 https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hospice-care📍 (925) 363-4120Sutter Health (General Info)🌐 https://www.sutterhealth.org📞 800-4SUTTERIf you’re navigating a senior transition right now and trying to figure out the next step for a parent, here are some resources designed to help.⸻Resources for FamiliesIf you’re navigating senior living decisions, downsizing, or trying to determine the next step for an aging parent, visit:→ www.simplifyseniortransitions.com/familiesThis page provides guidance and resources specifically designed for families navigating senior transitions.⸻Resources for Senior Care ProfessionalsAnd if you’re a senior care professional who wants stronger positioning, clearer referral ecosystems, and more scalable systems for serving families in today’s evolving senior care landscape, visit:→ www.simplifyseniortransitions.com/professionals🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it!Support the show