10 Years, 6 Months, and Still Caring: A Real Alzheimer's Caregiver Story

What does it really take to care for a loved one with Alzheimer's — and still care for yourself? In this heartfelt episode of Care Lab, Brandy and Emilia sit down with caregiver and advocate Jessica Guthrie to unpack the real, often unseen journey of family caregiving. Jessica opens up about caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s for over a decade, offering raw insight into the emotional, mental, and systemic challenges caregivers—especially millennial caregivers—face every day.Together, they explore the unique perspective of millennials providing long-term care, the role of self-advocacy in medical settings, how to find the right support at the right time, and why staying present with loved ones often matters more than navigating broken systems. If you’re a caregiver, know someone who is, or want to better understand the caregiving reality, this episode delivers real-world advice, honest encouragement, and empowering takeaways.Resources:Find more from Jessica at https://www.jessicacguthrie.comFind care equipment solutions at https://www.asksamie.comLearn about the future of care navigation at https://seniorai.appExplore more episodes at https://www.carelabpodcast.com