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 families
• What it really means to receive hospice care
• The difference between palliative and hospice care
• What families gain when they don’t wait until the very end
• How hospice supports emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing

Whether 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) 363-4120

Sutter Health (General Info)

🌐 https://www.sutterhealth.org

📞 800-4SUTTER

📞 Need help selling a senior’s home for a smooth transition?

👉 Schedule a FREE consultation with me here: https://calendly.com/soldbydale/stsconsultation

🏡 Learn more about my services at: www.simplifyseniortransitions.com

📲 Have a quick question? DM me on Instagram: @soldbydale

🎧 Subscribe for more expert interviews & senior transition tips!

🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it!

⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more families discover the show.

Support the show