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The E-Series: Engaging the Millennial Caregiver

In this episode, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by April Franklin, MBA, MSG. April is the founder of Fresh Wave Care, LLC, and the creator of The Millennial’s Guide To Caregiving®️ brand. Together, Trent and April explore generational trends, including changes in family structure and financial stability, that impact the caregiving experience for millennial caregivers.

Apr 28, 2023

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Hospice of the Piedmont · The E-Series: Engaging The Millennial Caregiver

Guest Bio: April Franklin has more than a decade of experience in the healthcare field and has a strong passion for addressing the needs of family caregivers with a particular focus on reaching a new wave of caregivers – millennials and male caregivers. Her love for working with seniors and their caregivers led her to obtain a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Gerontology. After completing her graduate programs, she was instrumental in the development of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to meet the needs of the caregivers in her church and the surrounding community. Through that organization and through her past work as a Family Caregiver Support Specialist, April has provided support to hundreds of family caregivers and has connected them to valuable resources that empower and equip them on their caregiving journey. She is a dedicated advocate who believes that addressing the issues impacting family caregivers, and in particular millennial caregivers, is necessary for maintaining healthy communities in the future.

Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educational webinar series aimed at engaging our community, exploring relevant topics and educating about ways to connect with our organization. Funding for The E-Series is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. To listen to previously recorded episodes of The E-Series, click here.

Your entire team was amazing. They are very professional in their work but also have big hearts and it comes through in how they do their work and in their positive attitudes.

- Daughter of patient

Thank you for making your home like her home, warm and comfortable.

- Sister of a patient (in reference to Hospice Home)

Your kindness and efforts go far beyond the patients and extend to their families and friends.

- Family of a patient

Everyone who cared for my wife was, without exception, caring, kind, and exceptionally capable individuals who seemed to truly care about her well-being and care.

- Husband of a patient

Your staff (at Hospice Home) was confident, thoughtful, kind and very loving to my mom. When we couldn’t be there or take care of her needs, you took care of her.

- Son of a patient

My mother spent her last days in your facility. I want to thank you for the gifts you gave to her and our family. The dignity, caring, professionalism, and kindness will remain a bright part of our saying goodbye to our mother.

- Daughter of a patient

My family and I would not have made it without Hospice.

- Daughter of a patient

For many veterans, military service is the most important thing that they have done in their lives. As part of We Honor Veterans, those patients are now paired with a volunteer who also served in the military and share a common bond.

- Joe Lyons, Hospice volunteer

Thank you for all of your care, concern, education and kindness during Mom’s last year. My grief journey has had a lighter backpack because of Hospice.

- A patient’s daughter

Their touch, their time, their words were the comfort of a lifetime.

- A patient’s family

We were privileged to have the support of (Hospice)…They nurtured and cared for my husband as if he was their only patient.

- Wife of a patient

Me consuela saber que mi esposa tuvo los mejores cuidados gracias a Hospice. La ayudaron a ella y a nuestra familia en todas las maneras posibles.

- Marido de un paciente

I thank God for putting good people in the right job for people like me.

- Patient family member

We were so impressed by your staff and your desire to help us. No one wants to need Hospice, but when a person does, it is a tremendous blessing. Thanks again for the care you gave my dad, and ultimately all of us.

- Daughter of a patient

I would like to say that you have a beautiful Hospice Home. It is so nice and serene. I love the “quiet spots” that you can go to and meditate. Thank you so much in helping make my mother’s last days on this earth a little better and comforting.

- Daughter of a patient