Picture this: Your loved one's doctor says they're a good candidate for hospice. As a caregiver, this can feel like a pivotal and anxiety-inducing moment in the care journey. But here's what you need to remember: hospice care does not mean you're giving up on your person. For Jessica Guthrie, she knew that it was the right time for hospice when she realized all she wanted was for her mother, who is living with dementia, to be comfortable at home. In the latest episode of There for Care, we sat down with Jessica to hear about what she's learned after two hospice enrollments, and what advice she has for families navigating the service. Thank you, Jessica, for joining us on the podcast again!

#DementiaCare #Hospice #Caregiving

On July 13, 2026, on his 90th birthday, Art Ulene became the oldest person to ever summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, the world's tallest freestanding mountain. This amazing accomplishment, however, comes from a lifetime of striving to age well and live up to his potential.

On this episode of There for Care, host Amy Rein invites Art, a retired doctor and former Today Show medical correspondent, to share some of his many adventures, his preparation routine for the climb, and advice for other older adults who want to age with more confidence.

#kilimanjaro #trekking #agewithconfidence

Carrie Aalberts wants family caregivers to know: There can still be joy with a dementia diagnosis. Also known as the Dementia Darling on social media, Carrie runs an online community where she serves as a "cheerleader" for dementia caregivers, offering daily tips, helpful tech, and one simple message: You are not alone.

In the latest episode of There for Care, Carrie sits down with host Katy Boyles to share her journey to gerontology and her work to challenge the tragedy narrative surrounding dementia, and some of her favorite resources for family caregivers.

You can find Carrie on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok @dementiadarling, and on YouTube @TheDementiaDarling.#DementiaCare #Caregiving #CaregiverSupport

Caregiving doesn't follow a straight line, and it looks different for everyone. In the latest episode of There for Care, long-term care expert Noel Evans breaks down the aging care continuum and how caregivers can connect the dots between stages of care. If you're navigating care now (or know you will someday), this conversation offers clarity, perspective, and practical guidance.

Adria Thompson knows what it's like to struggle to voice your thoughts. As a child, she was a speech therapy patient for nearly 5 years, and she now uses that experience to help her own patients struggling to articulate for a different reason - dementia. In this episode of There for Care, Adria, a speech language pathologist and dementia care educator, sits with host Amy Rein to share her passion for dementia care, why speech therapy matters for people with cognitive impairment, and how social media is helping dementia caregivers. Stay tuned till the end of the episode for a special speed round of "What Would You Do?" where Adria will offer her tips for communicating with a loved one with dementia.

You may have heard buzzy headlines in recent months about GLP-1s and their potential to treat Alzheimer's disease, or new blood tests that can quickly provide an Alzheimer's diagnosis. With the Alzheimer's Association estimating that 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, any headline offering hope to affected families is sure to attract hype. But what do these emerging developments actually mean for families? On this episode of There for Care, Dr. Aaron Rosenberg is back to talk through the latest in cognitive health research and tools – what works, and when it might be best applied.

Last year, at age 80, Dr. Judy Benjamin embarked on a 2,790-mile journey from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL, with just her own two feet. Her mission: to show that aging doesn't mean you have to stop doing the things you love. In this episode of There for Care, host Amy Rein sits down with Judy to hear about her experiences walking across America, her personal battle with Alzheimer's disease, and how changing her lifestyle and mindset transformed her aging experience for the better.

When Lynn White was 16, her perspective on aging care was forever altered after her parents began caring for her mother's friend in their home. As the CEO of CareScout Insurance, that mindset now guides her work each day.In this week's episode of There for Care, Lynn sits down with host Amy Rein to share her family's unique caregiving story and offer her thoughts on how to ensure that your plan for aging care honors your dignity and humanity.#ShareYourCaregivingStory #Caregiving #AgingCare

If you're caring for a loved one with dementia, you're not alone. Millions of families in America are on a similar caregiving journey. In this week's episode of There for Care, host Katy Boyles welcomes Jessica Donahue, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in dementia, to share caregiving tips and care options both in and outside the home.

Tune in to hear about:

•Practical tips for routines, medication management, and fostering independence

•The benefits of adult day health programs and caregiver respite

•The importance of person-centered care and honoring individual preferences

The 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