In this insightful episode of #TheSeniorSpotlight Podcast, host Mary Cordova is joined by Dr. Alex De Moraes and Dr. Brian Ferris to explore the critical importance of involving seniors in their care decisions. Together, they tackle the challenges of keeping seniors informed and engaged in medical choices, from understanding POLST directives to navigating hospice care.

Dr. De Moraes shares the emotional complexities of initiating conversations around end-of-life care and the need to introduce hospice support earlier to improve quality of life—highlighting that hospice isn’t always the end, but a turning point for many. Dr. Ferris reflects on the importance of proactive planning and shares how advanced directives can prevent stressful, last-minute decisions during medical emergencies.

Episode 6 emphasizes that effective se ...