In this episode, we sit down with Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report, to explore how the 2026 Best Nursing Homes ratings are shaping trust, clarity, and choice for families. We unpack what quality really means, how data can guide care decisions, and why transparent insight matters when loved ones need us most.

At 26, Jessica C. Guthrie, M.Ed became a full-time caregiver for her mom living with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Today she’s a leading advocate, educator, and founder of Career & Caregiving Collide™ and the Jessica C. Guthrie Caregiving Consultancy. Jessica shares how love became her greatest teacher, why equity in care matters, and how storytelling and representation can transform the future of caregiving.

When caregiving became Andrea Suchin’s world overnight, her husband diagnosed at 54 with frontotemporal dementia, sleepless nights and overwhelming stress became her reality. Out of that pain, she and her sister created Wuggle™, a deep touch pressure sleep cap and mask designed to bring calm and rest. In this episode, Andrea shares her story of resilience, innovation, and how better sleep can transform the caregiver journey.

Familiar Touch is a powerful, award-winning film that reimagines aging, caregiving, and dementia through an honest, collaborative lens. In this episode, filmmaker Sarah Friedland, actress Kathleen Chalfant, and the Villa Gardens team share how they brought this story to life. Family caregivers will see their own journey reflected—with dignity, creativity, and the reminder that they are not alone.

Caregiving can feel like an identity that eclipses everything else. In this heartfelt conversation, Nikki Nurse shares her 12-year journey caring for her mom with early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s. She opens up about balancing self-care, navigating grief, and redefining caregiving beyond sacrifice. Nikki discusses sustainable self-care, emotional resilience, and how caregivers can reclaim their confidence and embrace permission to be seen and celebrated.