Heart of the Home Series

After 20+ years in hospice and palliative care, nurse Abigail D'Agostino wrote the book every caregiver deserves before they need it. We sat down with her to talk about dying better, healing without curing, and what she wants every family caregiver to hear right now.

Caregiving is rewarding but demanding work. Learn to recognize the five key signs of caregiver burnout—from chronic exhaustion to emotional withdrawal—and discover simple, practical ways to recharge and maintain your well-being while caring for others.

"Why are we waiting until a crisis to have these conversations?" Palliative care expert Nurse Kristy, founder of Own Your End, joins EnhDme to reveal her powerful "Staircase of Decline" framework. In this exclusive interview, we debunk common hospice myths, define true quality of life, and share the one conversation every family must have before a medical emergency strikes. Learn how to trade caregiver burnout for clarity and take ownership of your loved one's caregiving journey.

In this Heart of the Home Series, we share the story of Esthela and her 95‑year‑old mother — two women who share the same name and now share the same journey through dementia, caregiving, and unconditional love. Their bond, their resilience, and their honesty reveal what family caregiving really looks like behind closed doors. At Enhdme, we honor caregivers like Esthela who show up every day with strength, sacrifice, and heart.

November is National Family Caregivers Month. This is a time to honor the family caregiver, recognize the invisible labor of care, and share tools that make daily caregiving safer and easier.

Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month with ENHDME. Explore tools, safety equipment, and caregiver resources that help families care with dignity.