When love suddenly becomes responsibility, families are asked to carry far more than our systems were built to support. In this tender conversation with Shauna Sweeney, founder of tendercare, we explore what caregiving asks of us, what dignity really looks like for aging loved ones, and how one daughter transformed her father’s Alzheimer’s journey into a platform that helps families feel steadier, more prepared, and less alone.

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.