Harbor Healthcare System

01/01/2026

New Year Wishes from Harbor & Beacon Hospice

As we begin 2026, we reflect with gratitude on the families, caregivers, and community members who trusted us throughout the year.

May this new year bring you peace, comfort, and moments of joy. We look forward to continuing to serve our community with compassion, dignity, and heart.

12/23/2025

Lighting the Path: How to Navigate Feelings of Guilt and Regret in Grief - Encore Episode

In this encore episode, grief specialist Gary Roe discusses how survivors can manage feelings of guilt after the death of a loved one. Roe explores the difference between guilt and regret and offers methods for finding forgiveness and reducing emotional baggage.

In this encore episode, grief specialist Gary Roe discusses how survivors can manage feelings of guilt after the death of a loved one. Roe explores the difference between guilt and regret and offers methods for finding forgiveness and reducing emotional baggage. Guilt vs. Regret Roe explains that wh...

12/09/2025

Lighting the Path: How to Avoid Caregiver Depression During the Holidays - Encore Episode

The holiday season is loaded with hopes and dreams and expectations. For those who are providing care for someone on hospice the holidays can be difficult to manage. Rosalind Hall-Hiner is the System Director of Social Workers for Harbor Hospice and Beacon Hospice, and in this episode she shares ways that caregivers can avoid the depression that often comes with the holiday season.

Enjoy this encore episode from Lighting the Path and Harbor Healthcare System.  The holiday season is loaded with hopes and dreams and expectations.  For those who are providing care for someone on hospice the holidays can be difficult to manage.  Rosalind Hall-Hiner is the System Dir...

11/11/2025

Lighting the Path: Timely Tips on Ways to Manage Grief at the Holidays Encore Episode

Enjoy this encore episode about how to manage grief during the holidays with grief specialist Gary Roe.

Enjoy this encore episode about how to manage grief during the holidays with grief specialist Gary Roe.   In this podcast episode featuring grief specialist Gary Roe, the discussion centers on managing grief during the holidays, a time often marked by intensified emotions for those ex...

10/14/2025

Lighting the Path : How to Prepare Before, During, and After Dementia Care

In this episode Jerry welcomes Tracy Cram Perkins, author of Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After. Tracy describes what it was like to be thrust into the role of caregiver—first for one loved one, and eventually for four family members living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Drawing from years of firsthand experience, she shares the lessons, mistakes, and moments of grace that shaped her caregiving journey.

In this episode Jerry welcomes Tracy Cram Perkins, author of Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After. Tracy describes what it was like to be thrust into the role of caregiver—first for one loved one, and eventually for four family members living with dementia or...

09/30/2025

Lighting the Path : How to Find the Right Senior Living Option for Your Loved One

In this episode of Lighting the Path, Jerry sits down with Shari Ross, a senior living specialist and author of Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.. Shari brings years of experience helping families navigate the difficult — and often emotional — decisions about finding the right living environment for their senior loved ones. If you’re a caregiver or family member facing senior living decisions, this episode offers both practical strategies and much–needed encouragement.

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In this episode of Lighting the Path, Jerry sits down with Shari Ross, a senior living specialist and author of Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.. Shari brings years of experience helping families navigate the difficult — and often emotional — decisions about finding the right living environment...

09/16/2025

Lighting the Path : The Truth About Combining Senior Care and Hospice Care

In this episode Shari Ross breaks down the biggest myths and misconceptions about senior living, providing clarity and reassurance for families facing difficult choices. Shari shares practical strategies—including how to approach honest conversations about advance directives and long-term wishes.

In this episode Shari Ross breaks down the biggest myths and misconceptions about senior living, providing clarity and reassurance for families facing difficult choices. Drawing from her personal experiences helping her own parents and in-laws, Shari shares practical strategies—including how to ap...

09/02/2025

Lighting the Path : Navigating Transition With Faith: Insights From Author Larry W. Robinson

In this touching episode, guest Larry W. Robinson—renowned faith-based media personality and author of Sacred Steps, A Faith-Filled Journey Through Transition into Eternity—offers a deeply personal account of his mother’s final chapter and the powerful legacy she leaves behind.

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In this touching episode, guest Larry W. Robinson—renowned faith-based media personality and author of Sacred Steps, A Faith-Filled Journey Through Transition into Eternity—offers a deeply personal account of his mother’s final chapter and the powerful legacy she leaves behind.  Larry share...

08/19/2025

Lighting the Path : From Stress to Support: Practical Help and Inspiration for Caregivers

Debbie Compton, caregiver advocate, author, and founder of The Purple Vine, joins Lighting the Path to share her story and expertise. In this episode, Debbie discusses how her experience as a caregiver sparked the creation of The Purple Vine and explains the meaningful inspiration behind its name.

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Debbie Compton, caregiver advocate, author, and founder of The Purple Vine, joins Lighting the Path to share her story and expertise. In this episode, Debbie discusses how her experience as a caregiver sparked the creation of The Purple Vine and explains the meaningful inspiration behind its name. S...

08/05/2025

Lighting the Path : Caring for Aging Parents: Expert Tips and Inspiring Caregiver Journey

In this episode, we’re joined by Debbie Compton—author, caregiving advocate, and the founder of The Purple Vine. Debbie brings compassion and hard-won wisdom from years spent caring for her father, her mother, and her mother-in-law. Debbie opens up about the personal journey that led her to leav...

07/22/2025

Lighting the Path : Real World Answers on How to be a Successful Caregiver

Episode Overview In this enlightening episode, Dr. Barry Jacobs shares his journey from clinical psychologist to widely-read AARP columnist and best-selling author. Dr. Jacobs discusses how he began collaborating with AARP and the path that led him to write a monthly column addressing the needs and....

07/08/2025

Lighting the Path : Valuable Insights From the AARP Caregiver Answer Book

In this episode of Lighting the Path, host Jerry Fenter welcomes Dr. Julia Mayer, a seasoned psychotherapist and co-author of the newly published The AARP Caregiver Answer Book, written with her husband, Dr. Barry Jacobs. Dr. Mayer brings her extensive expertise to offer a comprehensive look at the...