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Kacie Gikonyo, RN — death doula, educator, and founder of Death Doula School — joins EnhDme's Heart of the Home Series to share how facing death honestly can help families live more fully, plan with intention, and find peace at the end of life.

Carlos L. Olivas III — two-time author, advocate, and primary caregiver for his father Charlie, a Navy veteran living with Alzheimer's — shares what it means to be a male caregiver. From battling burnout and misconceptions to finding grace in daily routines, Carlos offers honest perspective, practical tools, and hard-won wisdom for family caregivers navigating dementia.

Meet Jules, a spouse caregiver navigating life after her husband's brain surgery. In this Heart of the Home Series interview, she shares the reality of caregiving, the loneliness of the journey, and how cocktails became her creative outlet for processing it all.

A retired firefighter's journey with Lewy Body Dementia reveals that true strength isn't just about saving others—it's about accepting help with grace. Follow the Barnett family's story of resilience, love, and the silent language of caregiving.

"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.

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.