Matt Smith
Former Senior Director, Home Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice, Hebrew SeniorLife
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Matt Smith entered the nursing profession as a licensed practical nurse trained in the Army, received a BSN from Fitchburg State University in 2012, and joined Hebrew SeniorLife as the hospice care clinical director in 2019. He served as senior director, home care, palliative care, and hospice from 2022 to 2024. Matt is certified in hospice and palliative care and wound care.
Blog Posts
Understanding the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care
Get answers to some of the most asked questions about these types of care.
What is Advance Care Planning and How Do You Set It Up?
Learn the terminology of advance care planning, why you need a health care proxy, and the difference between a living will and Massachusetts MOLST form.
Understanding the Role of a Hospice Care Team
Learn about the different people who make up a multidisciplinary hospice team, and how they can help you and your family.