Before the Crisis
Before the Crisis
Liz Keller
Bridging the Gap Between Palliative and Hospice Care with Aimee Spores | The Golden Hour
34 minutes Posted Sep 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
Welcome to The Golden Hour
Meet Aimee Spores & WesleyLife’s Mission
What Palliative Care Really Means
How Insurance and Medicare Cover Palliative Care
Why WesleyLife’s Bedside Model is Unique
Typical Patients and Referral Sources
Explaining the Continuum: Palliative to Hospice
Managing Medications & Polypharmacy
Hospice Eligibility and Longevity of Care
Navigating the Healthcare System Without Support
What Sets WesleyLife Apart
Bucket List Wishes and Stories of Impact
Building the Palliative Care Team
The Vital Role of Social Workers
Advanced Care Planning & Patient Goals
Graduating from Hospice or Palliative Care
The Comprehensive Hospice Team
Care Settings Beyond the Home
Costs, Philanthropy, and Financial Support
Closing Reflections: Fully Wrapping Care Around Patients
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When you or a loved one faces a serious illness, navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming. That’s where leaders like Aimee Spores, Director of Hospice and Palliative Care at WesleyLife, come in.

In this episode of The Golden Hour, Aimee breaks down the differences between palliative and hospice care, explains how WesleyLife’s bedside model is changing the landscape in Iowa, and shares moving stories of bucket-list wishes made possible through community generosity. We also explore the importance of advance care planning, the role of social workers, and how families can find peace and support through every stage of serious illness.

Whether you’re a caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone curious about end-of-life care, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.