Leslie Friedel: A Legacy of Compassion in End-of-Life Care

In this episode of Senior Care Unscripted, hosts Craig Heatherly and Sara Johnson sit down with Leslie Friedel, CEO of Stillwater Hospice, for a thoughtful look at what it means to lead a mission that's been serving northeast Indiana for 137 years. Leslie shares her personal path into hospice care and the values that guide her leadership, from championing empathy to ensuring access for the most vulnerable. She discusses Stillwater's evolution—including its regional expansion and rebrand from Visiting Nurse to Stillwater Hospice—and how technology and AI are reshaping care delivery. It's an inspiring conversation about purpose-driven leadership and the future of end-of-life care.