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The E-Series: Financial Considerations for Caregivers – Giving Permission, Fraud Prevention & Future Planning

In this episode, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, welcomes back Mark Hensley, Executive Director for Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA). Mark joined RSAA with more than 35 years of experience in the banking industry, leading to a personal passion for equipping seniors and caregivers with important financial skills. Together, Trent and Mark will expose some of the financial scams targeting the aging population, talk through financial considerations that impact caregivers, and discuss practical strategies for having meaningful financial conversations with family members before a healthcare crisis.

Oct 30, 2023

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Hospice of the Piedmont · The E-Series: Financial Considerations for Caregivers

Guest Bio: Mark Hensley is a native of Marion, NC. He received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business Executive Program. Mark retired from a 38-year career in banking in 2018. During his banking career, he spent more than 20 years with Wachovia Bank and 17+ years in Asheboro with First National/CommunityOne/Capital Bank as an Executive Vice President. Two months after retirement, Mark started his new career as the Executive Director of Randolph Senior Adults Association.

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.

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- Daughter of patient

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

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- Son of a patient

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- Joe Lyons, Hospice volunteer

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- A patient’s daughter

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- 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

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- Marido de un paciente

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- Patient family member

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- Daughter of a patient

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- Daughter of a patient