What happens when you’re the only one in the family who shows up to care for Mom or Dad?

In this heartfelt episode, Certified Dementia Practitioner and long-term care expert Charisse Hurst explores the emotional and financial toll of being “the responsible one.” You’ll hear the story of Linda — a daughter who gave up her retirement to care for her mother with dementia — and learn how love, guilt, and duty can quietly drain your health and savings.

Charisse shares practical wisdom on how to balance compassion with boundaries and explains how planning ahead can protect caregivers before a crisis strikes.

🎧 Listen to learn why love doesn’t mean doing it all — and how planning is the truest form of care.

The holidays can be overwhelming — especially when you’re caring for someone with dementia. In this heartfelt episode, Certified Dementia Practitioner and long-term care expert Charisse Hurst shares practical, compassionate tips for creating a dementia-friendly holiday, handling repetitive questions with grace, and finding peace even when family support falls short.

You’ll walk away with strategies to protect your loved one’s comfort — and your own sanity — plus a reminder that planning ahead is one of the kindest gifts you can give yourself as a caregiver.

Listen now to restore hope, peace, and perspective this holiday season.

Open Enrollment is here—and the wrong Medicare move can cost you for years.

Charisse breaks down the most common mistakes: missing the right enrollment window, racking up Part B and D penalties, assuming your plan didn’t change, overlooking prior authorization rules, and confusing home health with custodial care. She also clears up a big misconception: many Medicare Advantage plans have $0 premiums and often include Part D, but you must weigh networks, prior authorization, and total annual cost. Grab the free guide, “10 Medicare Mistakes and How to Avoid Them,” at echofc.com/mistakes.

Next week: “The Medicare Piece: Paying for Care—The Coverage Gaps That Can Break You.”