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Sadie was 11 years old when her father was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia. For nearly three years — through a COVID lockdown — she helped care for him until his passing in January 2021. Now 19 and a college hockey player, she speaks with raw honesty about grief, resilience, and what it means to be a good swimmer in a world that forgets you can drown.

At 74, Steve runs a weekly dementia club in Bolton, England — singing, fundraising, and creating a place where 120 people can belong. His daughter Kara tells his story.

Behind every safe home and every act of support, there is a caregiver making it happen. The Heart of the Home Series exists to highlight the people who bring care into everyday life.

Meet Jocelyn Cox, a figure skater and author who cared for her mother through dementia while raising a newborn. Her story of love, resilience, and self-forgiveness offers hope and guidance to family caregivers navigating their own journeys.

Meet Alex and Ronna, a dance teacher and her mother living with Alzheimer's. Through movement and music, they've discovered a powerful form of therapy that breaks through barriers and creates moments of pure connection.

The Professional Newsman: A Lead Story on Love and Loss

“The Pandemic You Don’t See: It’s Here!” That is the headline Bryan Jenkins—a veteran "Town Crier" and professional newsman—gives to the silent crisis of dementia caregiving. For decades, Bryan’s career was defined by "The Hunt": chasing public policy shifts, reporting on riots, and measuring the human impact of world events. But in 2018, the story became personal.

A sudden family tragedy forced Bryan to walk away from a burgeoning business to become the primary caregiver for his dementia-stricken sister and his frail, 83-year-old mother. Facing this monumental task while battling his own progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Bryan didn’t just survive; he applied his journalistic toolset to navigate a failing system with "conversational butter" and a relentless curiosity for answers.

From changing diapers while balanced on a walker to finding a transformative "moment of lucidity" in a quiet bedroom, Bryan’s journey is a masterclass in resilience. His upcoming book, Surviving Dementia – Caregiver Tactics for Living, serves as a "Day-One Blueprint" for the millions of families about to be "smacked in the face" by the realities of care.

"My ego was never bigger than my love for my family... I became 'the man' for my sister and my mother. They would’ve done the same for me."

Read how this retired newsman turned his investigative edge into a lifeline for his family, and discover his vital tactics for navigating the legal and medical minefields of dementia.

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I stumbled across one of Harmony’s videos recently, and it touched me so deeply that I knew I had to reach out and learn more about this amazing person. In a world that often rushes past the vulnerable, Harmony stands still. A veteran hospice caregiver and recent nursing graduate, she operates on a level of empathy that can’t be taught in a classroom.

From holding the hands of patients through the fog of dementia to choosing 'care over income' at just 19 years old, Harmony’s journey is a masterclass in what it means to be a 'true angel on earth.' As she says, 'No matter how far you go in nursing, always remember the days as a caregiver—because that level of care is undefeated.

"Caregiving wasn’t something I set out to do—it grew naturally out of love, responsibility, and presence." For Leon, a psychotherapist with a doctorate in counselor education, the transition from clinician to "night caregiver" began in January 2025. After his partner suffered a traumatic fall that unmasked a diagnosis of Dementia, Leon’s life shifted from the office to the home. In this installment of our Heart of the Home series, Leon shares his journey of navigating "quiet fatigue," family friction, and the profound power of vulnerability.