Caring for a parent with dementia doesn't come with a scorecard that ever says "done," so many family caregivers carry a quiet belief that they're not doing enough. In this episode, Porsche shares what Sacramento-area families taught her about protecting your own life while caring for someone else's: why comfort matters more than being right, and where free local support exists for you, the caregiver, not just your loved one. If your evenings feel long, this one's for you. Voices of Care, Get Care at Home.

We tend to treat loneliness as a mood. The research says it's a genuine health risk, one that shows up in the heart and the brain. In this episode, Porsche unpacks what decades of studies actually found about connection and survival, why an isolated parent is more vulnerable than we realize, and the simple, powerful truth underneath it all: showing up for someone isn't just kind, it's protective. Hopeful, practical, and worth sharing with anyone caring for someone who's home alone. Voices of Care, Get Care at Home.

The moment you realize your parent needs help, you don't get a map. You get a maze of agencies, acronyms, and eligibility rules. In this episode, Porsche hands you the blueprint: what ADRCs, LTSS, and "No Wrong Door" actually mean in plain English, the three steps from diagnosis to daily care, and how to make the next phone call feel less like guessing. You were never supposed to be born knowing how this system works. Let's walk through it together. Voices of Care, Get Care at Home.

Your parent lunged. Or screamed something they've never said before. And in that moment, every strategy you knew flew right out of your head — because staying calm doesn't feel like enough when you're the one getting hit. In this episode, Porsche unpacks what a 2026 peer-reviewed overview confirms: that dementia aggression is not a personality problem. It's a communication signal. She walks family caregivers through the Unmet Needs Model — the science behind why aggression happens — and gives four real, dignity-preserving steps you can use at home today to detect what your parent's brain is actually trying to say. This is the episode to share with every family member who has ever asked, 'Why does this keep happening?'

What if your insurance company is secretly driving up your care costs while pocketing the difference?

Right now, major insurers are buying up home care providers and exploiting a federal loophole that lets them inflate prices on paper while avoiding consumer rebates. The result: your Medicare Advantage premiums climb, independent care agencies get squeezed out, and you lose both transparency and choice in who provides your care.

This episode reveals how "payviders" are gaming the system and what lawmakers are finally doing to stop it. Because understanding this practice is the first step to protecting yourself and demanding better.