In 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 projects a person’s future care needs from cost and duration, to family caregiving impact; giving families the insight they need to plan ahead, have honest conversations, and make confident decisions.

Whether you’re a caregiver, a planner, or just starting to think about aging, this episode explores how technology, data, and compassion can transform how we approach care and protect both our families and our futures.

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In 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 than previously believed.
Whether you're a caregiver, planning for your own future, or supporting an aging loved one, this episode will equip you with evidence-based strategies to protect brain health and extend quality of life.
Dr. Rosenberg’s insights go beyond theory. He offers clear, actionable steps and tools that can make a real difference, starting today.
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In 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.

Employers will learn the importance of creating a culture of psychological safety, offering holistic support (financial, emotional, and physical), and developing inclusive benefit programs. Meanwhile, current or future employees will gain practical advice on what to look for in an employer, how to advocate for their needs, and why open conversations about caregiving are more essential than ever.

Whether you're a caregiver, team leader, or just starting to think about how caregiving might affect your future, this episode offers real-world strategies and a deeply human perspective.

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In 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 scheduling hacks to setting boundaries; this episode offers honest insight and actionable strategies for anyone living in that in-between space.

If you’re balancing care for your kids and your parents - or love someone who is - this conversation is for you.

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In 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 now or preparing for what's to come, this conversation is filled with honest reflections, practical advice, and lessons you only truly understand by going through it.© 2025 CareScout Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.

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In 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 you're not in the same house, or even the same state. Whether you’re just starting out or already deep in the caregiving journey, Jennifer’s story offers comfort, clarity, and practical ideas to help.
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Respite 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 #caregiversupport #thereforcare #familycaregivers #mentalhealthmatters #agingparents #seniorcare #youarenotalone #eldercare

Falls 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 fall risk, without making them feel like they’re losing independence.
Whether you’re supporting a parent, partner, or just planning ahead, this episode is full of helpful tips and real-world experience you can use right away.
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In 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 challenges that come with caregiving and why getting help doesn't just benefit the person receiving care, but the whole family.
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We’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 sustainable and supportive care system.

You’ll learn why 70 million Americans over 65 will soon need more help than the current system can offer, how caregiving responsibilities are forcing people out of the workforce, and why the lack of planning and resources can tear families apart. Samir also shares his deeply personal story of navigating care for his own parents, offering a rare perspective from both the boardroom and the bedside.

Whether you're currently caring for an aging parent, helping a loved one plan for their future, working in eldercare or home healthcare, or simply trying to understand what lies ahead, this episode will give you the insight and tools you need to feel more prepared, supported, and empowered.

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