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.

Family caregivers spend an average of 26% of their income on out-of-pocket expenses — yet most have never heard of IRS Publication 502. Loryn Carter, founder of CountedCare and MBA from UCLA Anderson, is changing that. We sat down with her to talk about the money caregivers are leaving on the table, and the app she built to help them take it back.

Kelly Baarley, Certified Senior Advisor and founder of Baarley Bridging, shares her journey from military wife to senior care champion. Learn about early warning signs families miss, the real cost of senior care, how to navigate difficult conversations, and essential tools every new caregiver needs.

Family caregiver advocate Elizabeth Miller reveals the mindset shift that helps caregivers ditch the guilt, reclaim joy, and build a truly sustainable life.

Even medical professionals feel the weight of caregiving. In our latest Heart of the Home feature, nurse practitioner Katie Pescatello opens up about caring for her own father with vascular dementia — and shares the three documents every family needs before a crisis hits, how to advocate in the hospital without feeling intimidated, and why most caregivers don't need more information. They just need clarity.

The sound of a fall is unforgettable—a thud, a silence, and a rush of fear. With over 14 million seniors falling annually, fall prevention is the daily battle many caregivers fight to keep their loved ones safe.Discover the 'hidden triggers' in your home, read Maria's story of a life-saving alert, and learn the simple fixes that turn a hazard zone back into a safe haven.

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 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 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.