In this conversation, guest Allyson Schrier shares her profound journey as a caregiver for her husband diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. She discusses the emotional complexities of caregiving, the challenges of navigating family dynamics, and the importance of finding appropriate care for dementia patients. Through her experiences, Allyson highlights the need for better understanding and support for caregivers and those living with dementia — and explains how Zinnia TV was created to help people with dementia participate and improve quality of life.

Resources:

Watch Zinnia TV: https://www.zinniatv.com

Find care equipment solutions: https://www.asksamie.com

Learn about future care navigation: https://seniorai.app

Explore more episodes: https://www.carelabpodcast.com

In this episode of CareLab, hosts Brandy Archie and Emilia Bourland welcome Harry S. Campbell, a seasoned business executive who shares his powerful and emotional story of becoming a caregiver for his wife after her diagnosis with a malignant brain tumor. He opens up about the shift from leading major corporations to leading with empathy and resilience at home, the lessons caregiving has taught him, and how he’s used his speaking career to raise nearly $700,000 for brain cancer research. This is a story of leadership, love, patience, and purpose.

Resources:

Learn more about Harry’s speaking & books: https://www.harryscampbell.com

Support Head for the Cure Foundation: https://www.headforthecure.org

Learn about the future of care navigation: https://seniorai.app

Find adaptive equipment and solutions: https://www.asksamie.com

Explore all CareLab episodes: https://www.carelabpodcast.com

Dr. Marcia Neville, Ph.D. joins CareLab to explain what actually happens to our brains as we get older. She breaks down normal cognitive changes vs. early signs of decline, the surprising link between hormones and memory, and how socializing might be the most important brain exercise you’re skipping. Whether you’re aging yourself or caring for someone who is, this episode offers science-backed ways to protect and enhance cognitive health.

Resources:

Future of care navigation: https://seniorai.app

Care equipment & solutions: https://www.asksamie.com

More episodes + resources: https://www.carelabpodcast.com

Josh Protas, Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer at Meals on Wheels America, joins CareLab to break down the life-saving impact of food delivery for older adults. From social isolation to policy threats, this conversation dives into why senior nutrition services matter — and what’s at stake if we don’t act. Whether you're a caregiver, policymaker, or just someone who cares, this episode will open your eyes and offer ways to get involved.

Resources:

Learn more about Meals on Wheels: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org

Care equipment solutions: https://www.asksamie.com

Future of care navigation: https://seniorai.app

More episodes + resources: https://www.carelabpodcast.com

In this episode of CareLab, Brandy Archie and Emilia Bourland welcome occupational therapist Noelle Guidry to explore how people with low vision can regain function and confidence. They unpack the causes of low vision, practical tools that make everyday tasks possible again, and the unique role of occupational therapy in tailoring solutions for individuals. From meal prep and reading to technology tips and home modifications, this episode is packed with actionable ways to improve quality of life for those facing vision loss.

Resources:
Find more from Noelle: https://insightotjax.com
Find care equipment solutions: https://www.asksamie.com
Learn about the future of care navigation: https://seniorai.app
Visit the CareLab website: https://www.carelabpodcast.com

Disclaimer: The following CareLab podcast does not provide health or medical advice. All content is provided for informational purposes only. Listeners are encouraged to speak with their healthcare provider for specific healthcare advice, and are wholly responsible for the outcome of implementing any tips or information presented.

In this episode of CareLab, Brandy Archie and Emilia Bourland dig into the overlooked realities of home health care. They share personal stories and expert advice about how early action, daily monitoring, and understanding your body’s signals can help you avoid emergency room visits. From managing congestive heart failure to recognizing red flags like swelling, shortness of breath, and high blood pressure, this episode is packed with practical insights every caregiver and aging adult should hear.

Resources:

Care equipment solutions https://www.asksamie.com
Future of care navigation: https://seniorai.app
Explore more episodes: ⁠https://www.carelabpodcast.com⁠

Music can reach where words cannot. In this episode, board-certified music therapist Tara Jenkins joins Care Lab to explore how music therapy activates the brain, soothes the soul, and transforms dementia care. From clinical insights to everyday tips for caregivers, learn how music builds bridges between memory and meaning.

Resources:

Tara Jenkins’ Website: https://www.harmonyindementia.com

Tara on Social Media: @harmonyindementia

Care equipment solutions: https://www.asksamie.com

Care navigation platform: https://seniorai.app

Care Lab Podcast: https://www.carelabpodcast.com

Will you wait for a fall to make your bathroom safe — or take control now?

In this bold episode of Care Lab, Emilia Bourland and Brandy Archie reunite with Maria Lindbergh to rip the cover off what most people don't want to think about: how your home can quietly become dangerous without you even realizing it.

They dive deep into the emotional weight of bathroom safety — why grab bars aren’t just for “old people,” and how smart design protects your pride, your dignity, and your independence before a crisis steals it.

From confronting the stigma around adaptive equipment to calling out bad design that leaves people vulnerable, this conversation is all about owning your future with choices that look good and work hard.

They also get brutally honest about client-centered care — why cookie-cutter solutions don’t cut it — and reveal practical fixes (like what to use instead of a risky space heater) for safer, more beautiful bathrooms today.

Are you designing your life — or just waiting for life to design it for you?

Resources:

Follow Maria Lindbergh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-lindbergh

Find care equipment solutions: https://www.asksamie.com

Learn about the future of care navigation: https://seniorai.app

Explore more episodes: https://www.carelabpodcast.com

How do you juggle raising kids, supporting aging parents, and keeping your financial future on track?

In this episode, financial planner Tom Kaminski dives into the real challenges of the sandwich generation — and how smart financial planning can ease the pressure. From setting goals to navigating tough family conversations, Tom shares actionable tips for reducing financial stress and planning across generations.

He also previews his upcoming podcast, designed to support caregivers managing aging parents, children, and their own financial wellness. Whether you’re in the thick of caregiving or just starting to plan ahead, this episode gives you the tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Is your financial plan built for life’s toughest seasons?

Resources Mentioned:

Tom Kaminski CFP: https://www.twinrobins.com

Financial Planning Consumer Tools: https://www.napfa.org/financial-planning/consumer-resources

Care Equipment Solutions: https://www.asksamie.com

Care Navigation Platform: https://seniorai.app

Care Lab Podcast Archive: https://www.carelabpodcast.com