Heart of the Home Series

Amanda Tam was diagnosed with ALS five days before her 21st birthday. Now, married to her high school sweetheart and raising awareness for a disease most people associate with a completely different age group, she's showing what it looks like to live fully in the present — one good day at a time.

Janet Musau spent seven years as a hands-on caregiver before founding GrandCare LLC in Renton, WA. In this Heart of the Home Series interview, she shares how servant leadership, dignity-centered care, and community connection drive her mission to help Washington seniors age safely at home.

A June tribute to the 20 million men quietly carrying the weight of caregiving. Five real caregivers — Leon, Carlos, Bryan, Michael, and Brent — share the one piece of advice they wish someone had handed them sooner. As Rosalynn Carter said, we will all be caregivers or need one. This one's for the guys who show up every day.

Hospice nurse Julie Kiker, RN, BSN shares nearly two decades of bedside wisdom — on calling, comfort, and why no family should walk the final journey alone. A Heart of the Home feature by EnhDme.

Jacob was 19 when he made a vow to his godfather Larry — and he has never looked back. From the sequoias of Yosemite to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, these two have built a life of adventure, devotion, and joy that defies every expectation of what caregiving looks like. This is their story.

EnhDme Co-Owner Valerie Shaw shares a deeply personal reflection on National Healthcare Decisions Day — why end-of-life conversations can't wait, and three practical steps every family can take to prepare, including the Five Wishes document, an emergency folder, and simply starting the conversation.

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.

Discover how Modupe, a Certified Dementia Connection Specialist, is transforming dementia care through The Mindful Approach—bridging neurology, environmental design, and empathetic connection to create meaningful experiences for individuals and families.

Meet Dr. Phyllis Abel Deal, a retired sociologist navigating Parkinson's disease with resilience, humor, and grace. She shares her journey of finding strength through community, communication, and an unbreakable funny bone.