Heart of the Home Series

After losing her mother to cancer, Takia Robinson made a vow — to become the kind of caregiver her mom deserved. Today, as CEO of Excellent Heart Home Care, she leads a team serving 13 Maryland counties with compassion, dignity, and heart. This is her story.

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.

Wendy Gail cared for a parent with dementia while navigating a painful family history rooted in narcissistic trauma. In this Heart of the Home Series conversation, she shares the unfiltered truth about caregiver guilt, breaking points, family abandonment, and what it really takes to survive — and keep showing up.

Fifty-three million Americans provide unpaid family care while spending nearly a quarter of their income on caregiving costs. This guide covers every financial pathway available in 2026 — Medicaid self-directed care, VA Aid & Attendance, PCAFC stipends, respite care, and tax deductions most caregivers never claim.

Amy Selle has spent more than 20 years at the intersection of home care marketing, operations, and financial strategy. In this Heart of the Home Series conversation, she shares what agency owners get wrong about growth, why margin matters, and what it takes to build a profitable, sustainable agency.

Stair transfers are one of the most overlooked injury risks in home caregiving. EnhDme now carries the full Climbing Steps Mobile Stairlift line — FDA-approved, patented, and built to protect caregivers and restore independence on every floor.

EnhDme is proud to carry the complete Triumph Mobility rollator and walker lineup — from the flagship Escape Series to the carbon fiber Maverick. Discover how the right mobility aid restores freedom, independence, and joy for millions of Americans.

Caregiving is not a one-size-fits-all journey. In our inaugural 'Heart of the Home' feature, Bernadette shares the unfiltered reality of returning home to care for her parents. From the 'circular talk' of Alzheimer’s to the profound 'portals of holiness' found in daily service, her story is a powerful testament to the grit and grace of the 'unhired help.' Read how Bernadette navigates her 'current assignment' and her hopes for a better future for all caregivers.