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There For CareMyths & Realities of Aging vs. DementiaThe latest episode of There for Care dives into a familiar question for many: How can we tell the difference between normal cognitive changes during the aging journey, and potential signs of dementia? Host Katy Boyles asks Jessica Donahue, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in dementia care, about the myths and realities of aging vs. dementia, and how to talk to a doctor if you're concerned about yourself or a loved one.© 2025 CareScout Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.#CareGiving #AgingCare #DementiaCare #DementiaAwareness
2025-12-0307 min
TaylorMade Retirement with Taylor Demars, CFP®Less Than You Think? Savings 10, 5 and 1 Year Before RetirementToday, Taylor shares strategies that traditional planning overlooks, especially in the final 10, 5, and 1 years before retirement.LTC Calculator: https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-careResources: Website: https://www.demarsfinancial.com/ Phone: (509) 536-9556 Schedule an introduction call with Taylor: https://www.demarsfinancial.com/start-here Check out Taylor's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorMadeRetirement Disclaimer: Since we don't know your specific situation, none of this information should be construed as tax, legal, financial, insurance, financial...
2025-12-0219 min
The Las Vegas Public Affairs ShowThe Las Vegas Public Affairs Show November 29, 2025The Las Vegas Public Affairs Show, hosted by Heather Vale, highlights charity events, non-profit initiatives, and social issues around Southern Nevada. This week’s topics:
National Family Caregivers Month with Tod Story, State Director of AARP Nevada;
“Care Out Loud” PSA Campaign with Samir Shah, CEO of CareScout Services;
Hope for the Holidays: Night Out fundraising event with Kim Small, CEO of Signs of HOPE;
Holiday Drive with Laura Meyer, Executive Director for Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada;
Tech the Halls for the Holidays with Katie Linendo...
2025-11-2956 min
The Rob Berger ShowRBS 235: 10% Yield on Bonds - Good Deal or Not? (FQF)In today's Five Question Friday (FQF) video, we look at these five topics:1. 10% yield on bonds2. Where to hold bonds3. Co-signing a mortgage4. Paying taxes on a Roth conversion5. Asset allocation of real estate investmentsBonus: Cost of long-term care calculatorResources:https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-careJoin the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...
2025-11-2824 minThere For CareNavigating the Holidays as a CaregiverNavigating the holidays as a caregiver may take extra planning, but it doesn't have to be any less merry. On this episode of There for Care, host Katy Boyles chats with Jessica Donahue, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in dementia care. Jessica shares ways to adapt holiday traditions and set expectations so that everyone can enjoy the celebration. If you're caring for a loved one this season, this episode provides helpful tips to plan ahead and reduce stress around family gatherings.#Caregiving #DementiaCare #CaregiverSupport #AgingCare
2025-11-1907 min
Cyrus Webb's tracksSamir Shah of CareScout discusses the needs of caregivers and how the #CareOutLoud campaign is helping ~ #caregiversHost Cyrus Webb welcomes Samir Shah, CEO of CareScout, to Conversations LIVE to discuss the challenges of caregivers and how Care Out Loud is helping to meet those needs. www.wecareoutloud.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cyrus-webb-s-tracks--1422267/support.
2025-11-1808 min
The Money Alchemist PodcastWhat To Do About Healthcare: Essential Strategies for Workers and RetireesAgenda
What’s happening 10 min
Gov’t shutdown - no BLS employment data
Bitcoin now in bear market collapsing to below $100k
Michael’s Burry’s new big short
Healthcare premium inflation
Jester “Jack” Daniels - how he built an empire and did not survive to reap the reward
Topic de jour - Cost of healthcare for workers vs retirement, long-term care
Listener Q&A -
I’ve maxed out my 401(k) by summer and was told I might be missing out on company match, will I continue to get a company match?
All my neighbors are putting their homes in a trust or giving th...
2025-11-081h 22There For CareWhen Medicare Isn't Enough: Navigating Care CostsIn this episode of There for Care, host Katy Boyles meets with Tammy Palmgren, Regional Vice President of CareScout's Southeast market. Since she had more than 30 years of professional experience dealing with Medicare and Medicaid, Tammy thought navigating care costs for a family member would be easy for her. The reality was much different. In this discussion, Tammy shares her personal story with caregiving and the options a care circle may consider to pay for long-term care. Whether you’re currently a caregiver, or planning ahead, this episode addresses common misconceptions and answers questions about navigating long-term care costs. ...
2025-11-0515 min
Broadcast Retirement Network#LongTermCare #Cost #Lessons for #Policy Makers#ThisMorning | #LongTermCare #Cost #Lessons for #Policy Makers | Lynn White, CareScout | #Tunein: broadcastretirementnetwork.com #Aging, #Finance, #Lifestyle, #Privacy, #Retirement, #Wellness
2025-10-3110 minThere For CareFrom Caregiver to Coach: Lessons on Resilience & Self-CareIn this episode of There for Care, host Katy Boyles sits down with Jenny Morris, a Caregiving Guide, Mayo-Clinic Trained Wellness Coach, and Certified Dementia Practitioner with 20+ years of experience helping people navigate the aging journey. Jenny shares the toll caregiver burnout can take and why it’s important to make time for self-care as a caregiver. She details her family’s experience caregiving for her grandparents, generational caregiving, and why self-care isn’t an option for caregivers, but a necessity. Whether you’re in the midst of caregiving now, or thinking...
2025-10-2221 min
Confessions of a Reluctant CaregiverDad, Devotion, and Dancing: Finding Joy in the Hardest GoodbyeThis week’s episode focuses on Christopher “Chris” Schuler—his journey as a son, father, and most notably, a devoted caregiver. Chris, adopted from Colombia and raised in a loving, close-knit family in New York, reflects deeply on identity, belonging, and the power of chosen family. His parents’ move to Rhode Island marked a period of even stronger family bonds, which would later prove invaluable when his father was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The diagnosis and subsequent caregiving experience were transformative for Chris: he describes the initial shock, the emotional toll of shifting immediately into crisi...
2025-10-211h 01
The Planning For Retirement Podcast99: How Do We Design a Plan When My Spouse And I Feel Differently About Retirement Income? How Do I Possibly Calculate How Much I'll Need For Long-term Care Costs? + more! (Retirement Q&A Session)PFR Nation, As you know, we are well underway with our free giveawaysfrom a couple of weeks ago. And as I mentioned last week, we received a lot of great comments in that YouTube thread! So last week, I touched on three of the questions in a Q&A format. Today, I’ll address three more! Here they are:1. “So how do you actually build a retirement income plan that both people can sleep at night with when one side wants market exposure and the other wants safety?”2. “I've set aside (spreadsheet) my...
2025-10-1436 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverNot Stuck in the Yuck: Tricia’s Story of Family, Advocacy, and StrengthTricia Fitzgerald brings a deeply personal and candid perspective to the experiences of long-term caregiving within a family affected by chronic illness. Drawing from over two decades of advocacy and professional work supporting children and families, Tricia’s story is rooted in her own journey—beginning with undiagnosed chronic illness symptoms as a child and culminating in the late discovery of Ankylosing Spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis in adulthood. These diagnoses not only shaped her own life but also set the stage for her caregiving journey when several of her six children began exhibiting similar autoimmune conditions, adding layers of both...
2025-10-1457 minThere For CareCare Conversations: How To Talk About End-of-Life Wishes & Why It MattersIn this episode of There for Care, host Katy Boyles speaks with Sarah Simoncini, a Care and Wellness Education Specialist at Genworth with over 20 years of experience in aging care, and decades of personal caregiving in her own family.Sarah shares why talking about end-of-life wishes matters, and how to approach these sensitive conversations with compassion, respect, and patience. She explains how to start the conversation when loved ones are hesitant, why documenting wishes is essential to avoid conflict and confusion, and the importance of balancing independence with preparing for care needs. Through real...
2025-10-0819 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverDisrupting Care: How Neal Shah Is Revolutionizing Support for FamiliesNeal Shah’s journey, showcases the impact of caregiving on individual lives and the broader healthcare system. Raised in a close-knit immigrant family, Neal's values were shaped early by the examples set by his parents and grandparents. After building an impressive career in finance, a series of personal experiences as a caregiver—first supporting his grandfather through end-of-life care, then facing his wife’s severe illness—transformed his outlook and priorities. He became intimately aware of both the emotional toll and practical challenges caregivers face and the systemic flaws that make caregiving in America so difficult.These experien...
2025-10-071h 08Confessions of a Reluctant CaregiverWhen Life Calls: Zack’s Story of Stepping Up for Family and Changing the Caregiving ConversationZack Demopoulos’s story begins with his upbringing as the proud son of Greek immigrants, whose journey to the United States instilled in him a deep sense of gratitude, resilience, and responsibility. He shares how his family’s experiences shaped his values and work ethic, from working in his father’s restaurant as a teenager to pursuing higher education and a successful corporate career. Zack’s life took a dramatic turn in 2006 when he was suddenly thrust into the role of caregiver for his father after a major stroke, all while balancing a demanding job and a young family of his o...
2025-09-301h 03There For CareModern Day Caregiving: Navigating Family, Career, and CompassionIn this episode of There for Care, host Amy Rein sits down with Suzann Irvin, a caregiver who found herself navigating Medicaid, in-home support, and the emotional complexities of caring for both of her aging parents.Suzann’s journey began when her mother was diagnosed with dementia and her father suffered a stroke that left him nearly blind. Later, cancer would add yet another layer of caregiving responsibility. Through it all, Suzann balanced a full-time job, raised her own family, and leaned on both community resources and her siblings for support.She shares th...
2025-09-2431 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverCompassion in Action: Donna’s Path from Caregiver to ChangemakerWith a lifelong passion for nursing, Donna Steigleder’s journey began in her childhood and evolved into a career in healthcare, where she gained a wealth of experience across various medical settings. Her personal caregiving story started early, as she recognized and advocated for her daughter’s mental health needs at a time when such issues were often dismissed. Despite resistance from family and medical professionals, Donna’s persistence ensured her daughter received the care she needed, ultimately enabling her to thrive as an adult and nurse herself.Donna’s caregiving responsibilities expanded over the years, encompassing her firs...
2025-09-231h 00
America's Wealth Management ShowWhat Should You Do 2 Years Away From Retirement?Start your journey with our financial resources: https://bit.ly/46qJTTg Meet with Us: https://bit.ly/3Voi7BV Subscribe on YouTube to Catch our Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasWealthManagementShow?sub_confirmation=1 5 Reasons TO Convert to a Roth IRA https://youtu.be/MEs5rh62m28?si=CZ9VJNcoEwqBdAMV How Do In-Plan Roth Conversions Work? https://youtu.be/AxkfOUXYq-0?si=mAMXXjlRwAz27lfP Claiming Social Security at 62, 67, or 70 https://youtu.be/UX-qusd6fZE?si=RodH2gUPsFIc49eD Tax Reduction Strategies: https://bit.ly/4ptpNAB Retirem...
2025-09-1835 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverThe Power of the Pause: Finding Relief in Caregiving with Jenn FredericksJenn Fredericks is the featured guest in this episode, sharing her deeply personal journey as both a long-term patient and a dedicated caregiver. Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease as a teenager, Jenn received her first kidney transplant from her father at age 15, and later a second from her husband’s twin brother. Her life took another challenging turn when her adopted daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of eight. Jenn describes the overwhelming responsibilities of managing her own health while navigating her daughter’s complex medical needs, all while supporting her family and working through the...
2025-09-1656 minThere For CareAssisted Living vs. Living at Home? How to Decide for Your FamilyIn this episode of There for Care, host Amy Rein talks with Jamala Arland, President and CEO of U.S. Life Insurance at Genworth. She joins us today as a granddaughter navigating one of the hardest questions families face: When your aging loved one needs more support, should they stay in their current home?Through her grandfather’s journey, Jamala shares the realities behind their decision, the comfort and dignity of staying at home, the loneliness and safety risks of aging alone, and the emotional weight of leaving a house full of memories. She al...
2025-09-1028 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverThe Power of Three and Twelve: Jason’s Caregiving BlueprintJason Binder, the founder of Aware Coaching, is a dedicated husband and father of five. His caregiving journey began unexpectedly when his wife, Tracy, a lively marathon runner and mother, received a diagnosis of glioblastoma, a terminal brain cancer. This news came just weeks after they had moved into their dream farmhouse. Drawing on his background in pharma and his experience as a change agent, Jason quickly mobilized a support network, leveraging both his professional connections and the strength of his local community to ensure Tracy received the best possible care. His story is one of resilience, as he...
2025-09-0958 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverBoundaries, Faith, and Family: Lessons from Jenifer Massie’s Caregiving JourneyFrom a young age, Jenifer Massie was immersed in a culture of service, beginning with volunteering in her school’s “gramps and grannies” program and extending to caring for her own family members. Her caregiving roles evolved over the years, from supporting her grandmother and great aunt to becoming a “sandwich caregiver” while raising her own children. Jenifer’s approach to caregiving was shaped by her family’s tradition of stepping in where needed, often without formal discussions, and by her deep sense of gratitude and responsibility.A pivotal chapter in Jenifer’s journey came when her oldest brother w...
2025-09-021h 00There For CareAlzheimer’s At 66: I'm An Only Child Caregiver & These Strategies Saved MeIn this episode of There for Care, host Amy Rein sits down with Jessica Guthrie, a millennial caregiver whose life changed forever when her mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at just 66.As an only child and daughter of a single mom, Jessica suddenly found herself managing a career in Dallas with the reality of caregiving in Virginia. What started as freezer meals, routines, and late-night Google searches turned into a decade-long journey of sacrifice, identity shifts, and unexpected resilience.Jessica shares how she created systems to preserve her mom’s dignity, why...
2025-08-2725 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverSurviving the Grief Buffet: Angela’s Journey Through Caregiving and LossOver the course of several years, Angela Ibarra faced a series of profound losses, including her husband, her mother, her job, and eventually her father. Her caregiving journey began early, shaped by a childhood spent supporting a sister with muscular dystrophy and later intensified as she became the primary caregiver for her mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s. Angela candidly shares the emotional toll of watching her mother’s personality change, the exhaustion of managing her care, and the heartbreak of feeling both anger and love during her mother’s decline. She describes the unique pain of grieving someone long b...
2025-08-261h 06There For CareLong-Term Care Costs Could Bankrupt You: Here's How To PrepareIn this episode of There for Care, host Amy Rein sits down with Evan Ehrenberg, MIT’s youngest neuroscience PhD student, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and co-founder/COO of Waterlily: an AI-powered platform helping families prepare for the massive financial and emotional realities of long-term care.Evan shares his journey from building a clinical trial recruitment startup to investing in aging care innovation and how a shocking personal projection of his own future care costs revealed just how unprepared most of us are. With some long-term care needs topping $6 million over a lifetime (and often not covered by...
2025-08-2027 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverDid Mom Drop Acid? Navigating Dementia and Family DynamicsMichelle Cain’s journey as a caregiver began when her mother was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia during the pandemic, a time already fraught with uncertainty and stress. At 47, Michelle found herself in the “sandwich generation,” balancing the needs of her own family—her husband and two sons—with the increasing demands of caring for her mother. The diagnosis came as a shock, and Michelle quickly had to navigate the complexities of her mother’s delusions, the challenges of finding appropriate care, and the emotional toll of watching a parent’s health decline. Despite a complicated relationship with her mother, Michel...
2025-08-1957 minAmerica's Wealth Management ShowWhen Will I Run Out of Money In Retirement?Start your journey with our financial resources: https://bit.ly/4lncHS3 Meet with Us: https://bit.ly/41C9ZkF Subscribe on YouTube to Catch our Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasWealthManagementShow?sub_confirmation=1 7 Reasons Why Retirement Planning Is Important https://youtu.be/o-0-gNiI0Pg?si=3B7ykLuD5v0HZ_bF What is a Good Monthly Income in Retirement? https://youtu.be/ZmYxM_xBmmw?si=0bUJ0TRIrUtaoBpc Claiming Social Security at 62, 67, or 70 https://youtu.be/UX-qusd6fZE?si=A9i_bvA2YRa_hNg8 The 4 Phases of Ret...
2025-08-1437 minThere For CareAI & Aging: This Company Is Making Long-Term Care Planning SimpleIn this episode of There for Care, host Amy Rein sits down with Lily Vittayarukskul, CEO and founder of Waterlily, a pioneering startup using artificial intelligence to help families proactively plan for long-term care.Lily brings a deeply personal story to her work, stepping into caregiving at just 16 when her aunt was diagnosed with terminal cancer. That experience opened her eyes to the financial and emotional toll of long-term care and the silence and confusion that so often surrounds it.Now, through Waterlily, Lily is helping others break that silence. Her AI-powered platform...
2025-08-1329 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverThe Power of Family: Navigating ALS Across GenerationsThe story of Mollie and Maureen powerfully illustrates the emotional depth and complexities of family caregiving when ALS profoundly impacts a household. Maureen, a pediatric nurse from Philadelphia, took on the primary caregiving role for her mother after her father's death. This decision was driven by both her medical background and a deep sense of love and responsibility. She skillfully managed the demands of her career, family, and caregiving, coordinating her siblings and extended family to honor her mother's desire to remain at home. The path to an ALS diagnosis was uncertain, involving multiple specialists and a gradual understanding...
2025-08-1257 minBroadcast Retirement Network#LongTermCare #Cost #Lessons for #Policy Makers#ThisMorning | #Lifestyle | #LongTermCare #Cost #Lessons for #Policy Makers | Lynn White, CareScout | #Tunein: broadcastretirementnetwork.com #Aging, #Finance, #Lifestyle, #Privacy, #Retirement, #Wellness
2025-08-1110 minThere For CareDementia Is Preventable? 14 Ways To Lower Your RiskIn this episode of There for Care, host Jeremy Sawvel is joined by Dr. Aaron Rosenberg, Chief Medical Officer at Genworth and a board-certified internist with over 18 years of experience in healthcare leadership, to unpack one of the most groundbreaking conversations in aging care today: dementia may actually be preventable.Drawing from the influential findings of the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Dr. Rosenberg walks through 14 modifiable risk factors that account for up to 45% of dementia cases. From midlife hearing loss and untreated depression to late-life social isolation and vision loss, these factors are more within our control...
2025-08-0626 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverConfessions of a Young Widow: Rising Above GriefShannon Traphagen became a caregiver at 43 when her husband Mike was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer. Their 14-month battle was fraught with heartbreak, including losing an adoption opportunity just before his diagnosis. Despite the challenges, Shannon showed remarkable strength, focusing on Mike's care while managing her own health and emotions.Her experience highlights the emotional challenges of caregiving for young couples facing medical crises. Shannon and Mike's relationship stayed strong through his illness, with Shannon noting their silent communication in his final hours. After Mike's death, she turned her grief into purpose by creating the "Game On...
2025-08-0557 minThere For CareCaregiving & Working a 9-5: How Your Employer Can Support YouIn this episode of There for Care, host Amy Rein is joined by Melissa Hagerman, Executive VP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Genworth, to explore a critical but often overlooked topic: how caregiving impacts the workplace.Melissa shares personal insights from her own caregiving journey, watching her father care for her mother with Alzheimer’s, and how that experience shaped her approach to leadership and workplace empathy. Together, she and Amy dive into what companies can do to better support the growing number of employees balancing full-time jobs with caregiving responsibilities.
2025-07-3019 minThere For CareLiving In The Sandwich Generation? How To Care For Your Kids & ParentsIn this episode of There for Care, host Jeremy Sawvel sits down with Colleen Dennis - a working professional, mother of three and only child caring for both of her aging parents. Together, they explore the unique challenges of the sandwich generation: those caught in the middle of raising children while supporting aging loved ones.Colleen shares what it’s really like juggling school drop-offs, medical appointments, career demands, and everything in between. She opens up about the emotional toll, moments of burnout and the practical systems she’s built to hold it all together. From sche...
2025-07-2328 minThere For CarePlan Early: The Hidden Costs of Dementia CareIn this episode of There For Care, host Katie Boyles talks with Brian Johnson, someone who’s spent decades working in the long-term care industry, but found himself unprepared when it became personal. Brian shares what it was like caring for both his father, who had dementia, and his mother-in-law, whose health declined over time.He opens up about the emotional and mental toll of caregiving, navigating family dynamics, and the hard lessons learned along the way , from unexpected falls to legal planning and trying to hold it all together during COVID.Whether you're caring for a loved one no...
2025-07-1619 min
The Whole Care NetworkNot What We Signed Up For: Embracing an Unexpected PathWhen Rachel Shapiro’s daughter suffered a severe stroke just before her second birthday, Rachel and her husband were told their child might not survive. Despite the devastating prognosis, they refused to give up, navigating a complex medical journey that transformed their family's life. Their daughter now lives with significant medical needs, requiring a tracheostomy and ventilator support, which initially seemed overwhelming to Rachel.
What makes Rachel's story remarkable is her determination to maintain a full, vibrant life despite the intense caregiving responsibilities. Working full-time in marketing while managing her daughter's complex medical care, she and her hu...
2025-07-081h 01There For CareCaring for Aging Parents: Family Dynamics & Having Difficult ConversationsIn this episode of There for Care, host Katie Boyles speaks with Jennifer Johnson, a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in aging care and a long-distance caregiver to her father.Jennifer shares what it’s really like when the person needing care is your own parent. She opens up about navigating difficult family conversations, managing care from a distance, and how she and her brother had to rethink their roles and expand the care circle.This episode is an honest look at the emotional and practical challenges of caring for aging loved ones, especially when yo...
2025-07-0226 minThere For CareTaking Care Of Yourself: How Respite Care Supports CaregiversRespite isn’t just time off, it’s a lifeline. In this episode of There for Care, host Katy Boyles talks with Marlena del Hierro about what respite care actually looks like and why every caregiver needs it. Whether it’s a few hours of in-home help, a short stay in assisted living, or even meal delivery and transportation services, respite can take many forms. But the impact is always the same: relief, recovery, and time to breathe. If you care for or support someone, this conversation is your reminder that taking a break isn't selfish, it's essential.#respitecare #caregi...
2025-06-2521 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverNot What We Signed Up For: Embracing an Unexpected PathWhen Rachel Shapiro’s daughter suffered a severe stroke just before her second birthday, Rachel and her husband were told their child might not survive. Despite the devastating prognosis, they refused to give up, navigating a complex medical journey that transformed their family's life. Their daughter now lives with significant medical needs, requiring a tracheostomy and ventilator support, which initially seemed overwhelming to Rachel.What makes Rachel's story remarkable is her determination to maintain a full, vibrant life despite the intense caregiving responsibilities. Working full-time in marketing while managing her daughter's complex medical care, she and her hu...
2025-06-241h 01There For CarePreventing Falls in Older Adults: How to reduce the riskFalls are one of the biggest risks facing older adults but many of them can be prevented.In this episode of There for Care, Amy Rein sits down with physical therapist Brian Kelly, who’s spent over two decades working with older adults, to talk about why falls happen, what the warning signs are, and what families can do to help loved ones stay safe at home.They cover everything from small home fixes to the subtle signs someone might be at risk. Brian also shares advice on how to have honest conversations with loved ones about fa...
2025-06-1829 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverSurviving, Thriving, and Loving AgainStacy Ryan’s powerful story is a testament to love, resilience, and the human capacity to heal after profound loss. Her journey began with her own cancer diagnosis at 45, which she survived, followed by her husband John’s battle with cancer that ultimately claimed his life in December 2020. Throughout their cancer journey, they demonstrated an extraordinary partnership, supporting each other with deep love and commitment, facing each challenge together with grace and vulnerability. After losing John, Stacy chose to honor his wishes by living her life to the fullest. She channeled her grief into creative pursuits, writing a thr...
2025-06-171h 00There For CareWe Don’t Age Alone: How Family Shapes Care in Latin CultureIn this episode, CareScout Services General Counsel, Vidal Torres shares how growing up in a large Latino family shaped the way he sees caregiving, not as a duty, but as a natural part of life. From living with grandparents and great-grandparents to caring for his own loved ones, Vidal talks about the deep cultural roots of caring for elders in the home.He reflects on the joy of shared stories, the importance of presence over logistics, and how family support systems change when you move away from tight-knit communities. He also speaks honestly about the emotional and practical...
2025-06-1126 minThere For CareWe’re In The Middle Of An Aging Crisis - Here’s How We Fix ItWe’re kicking off There for Care with a powerful and timely conversation about something affecting millions of families across the country - America’s aging care crisis.In this episode, host Amy Rein sits down with CareScout Services CEO Samir Shah to unpack the critical challenges facing today’s aging population, caregivers, and healthcare system. Together, they explore why the long-term care system is breaking down, how caregivers are being overwhelmed by the emotional, financial, and logistical pressures of care, and what can be done, by individuals, families, employers, and policymakers, to create a more sustai...
2025-06-0425 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverForever Caregiver: The Lucas Project & Life Beyond Loss"I became a forever parent caregiver." - Jesse RonneWhat happens when caregiving, loss, and love collide? Jess Ronnie, writer, speaker, podcaster, and founder of The Lucas Project, brings her powerful story to the mic, offering a moving look into parenting a child with special needs, enduring grief, and building a future rooted in compassion and advocacy.Jess opens up about the emotional and physical toll of raising her son Lucas, who has profound special needs, while managing life as a "forever caregiver" and navigating the heartbreak of losing her husband, Jason. She shares the...
2025-05-2752 minConfessions of a Reluctant Caregiver“And Other Duties Assigned”: When caregiving is unexpectedly added to your Job Description"I felt this sense of odd FOMO." - Taylor FixMeet Taylor Fix, a remarkable caregiver whose journey began in childhood. Growing up in a close-knit family, caregiving was second nature. But it wasn’t until she became a farmhand and full-time caregiver for Bill, an elderly man she bonded deeply with, that Taylor truly stepped into her calling.💬 Join us as Taylor opens up about:Becoming a youth caregiver and how it shaped her identityThe emotional and mental toll of caregivingNavigating family dynamics and communication challengesThe importance of self-care and support systemsWhy many careg...
2025-05-201h 02Confessions of a Reluctant CaregiverInside the World of Special Needs Caregiving: One Father's Powerful Journey"You don't know what you don't know." - Dave KrikacWhat happens when love meets lifelong responsibility? The realities of caregiving for individuals with special needs, the triumphs, the trials, and the transformative love it takes to show up every day can be daunting.. Meet Dave Krikac, a devoted father raising his daughter with autism, as he shares the raw and inspiring story of his caregiving journey.🎙️ Alongside our hosts, Dave explores critical topics that every caregiver should know:Building a strong support system and communityAdvocating in special needs educationManaging evolving family dynamicsPlanning for the fu...
2025-05-1353 min
Long Term What? PodcastWhat is Adult Day Care?🚀 Adult daycare is a win-win: caregivers get a well-deserved break while loved ones leave the house for needed engagement, plus a cameo from Chuck Norris!
🔗 Read the full blog post for all the links and tips:
https://www.longtermwhat.com/adult-daycare
﹩Find the cost of adult day care in your area:
https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-care
❤️ Our Why: Long-term care (LTC) and caregiving are overlooked in the U.S., despite 70% of adults needing LTC. The topic gets l...
2025-05-1004 min
Retire Early PodcastThe Unspoken Truth About Long-Term CareIn this episode of the Retire Early Podcast, financial advisors and retirement planners Sam Benson and Linwood Fraher discuss the crucial topic of long-term care and adult daycare. They delve into various aspects of long-term care, including what it is, who needs it, and different ways to prepare for it financially. Key points include the costs associated with different types of long-term care, from in-home nursing to assisted living and memory care facilities, and how to financially plan for these expenses. They also explore the strategy of self-insuring versus purchasing long-term care insurance or utilizing Medicaid. The episode emphasizes...
2025-05-0627 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverSurrendering Control: The Hardest Part of Saying Goodbye"I am sunny with a chance of tornadoes." - Yvette LeFlore🎧 Intuitive energy healer Yvette LaFleur opens up about her deeply personal caregiving journey through love, loss, and healing. As the caregiver for her late husband Walter, who bravely battled stage four lung cancer, Yvette shares profound lessons on self-care, anticipatory grief, surrendering control, and honoring the wishes of a loved one.Natalie and JJ explore with Yvette:💔 The emotional toll of caregiving for someone with a terminal illness🧘♀️ The importance of maintaining identity and practicing self-care🙏 Letting go of control and accepting help from others😢 Navig...
2025-05-0654 minLong Term What? PodcastWhat is Assisted Living?🚀 Assisted living strikes a balance between independent living and long-term care. Learn what it includes, what it costs, and how safari guides and bananas fit in.
🔗 Read the full blog post for all the links and tips:
https://www.longtermwhat.com/assisted-living
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:02 What is it?
2:57 Residents
3:40 Costs
3:59 Payment options
4:22 Finding a place
﹩Find the cost of assisted living in your area...
2025-04-3006 min
The Whole Care NetworkYou Can’t Make This Up! Sister Updates“Caregiving never ends. No, it never stops.” - Natalie and JJ
Caregiving is a journey—full of love, lessons, and let’s be honest, a few laughs along the way. In this candid conversation, we dive into the realities of caregiving: navigating skilled nursing facilities, managing emotional and financial stress, and finding strength in community. We’re also sharing what’s in store for 2025 and beyond. Too good to miss!
💡 This episode is a reminder that you’re not alone—and that support, humor, and honest conversations make all the difference.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Caregiving is tough—b...
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2025-04-2952 min