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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 46 MIN

Your Care, Their Care with Sharon R. Melancon, Jeanie Harris & Dr. Emnet Z. Gammada

from Urban Family Focus Podcast · host Jerrold Smith

In this powerful episode of Urban Family Focus, we explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual realities of caregiving in “Your Care, Their Care.” Our guests bring deep experience, compassion, and truth to the conversation: • Sharon R. Melancon & Jeanie Harris — Founders of Actively Caring Through Sharing (ACTS), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting caregivers with education, resources, and a safe space to share their journey. • Dr. Emnet Z. Gammada — Clinical Gero-Neuropsychology Fellow at UCLA, whose work focuses on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and healing-centered approaches to closing health disparity gaps. Together, we talk about the challenges caregivers face, the importance of community support, and the healing power of being seen, heard, and understood. If you are caring for a loved one or simply want to better understand the caregiver experience, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and tools to help you navigate the journey with strength and grace. To learn more about Sharon, click here ===> CLICK HERE To learn more about Jeanie, click here ===> CLICK HERE To learn more about Emnet, click here ===> CLICK HERE Whether you're tuning in for insights, solutions, or a dose of motivation, The Urban Family Focus Podcast is your destination for meaningful talk that matters. Subscribe today and be part of the movement to uplift, educate, and transform our future—one conversation at a time. Rev. Jerrold Smith is a Life Coach, Addiction Counselor, and seasoned media professional dedicated to uplifting urban families through faith, wellness, and empowerment. As host of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold brings decades of experience in community leadership, marketing, and ministry to the mic—offering real conversations, expert insight, and inspiring stories that spark meaningful change. His mission is simple: to amplify voices that matter and build stronger, healthier communities—one episode at a time. 🎙️www.UrbanFamilyFocus.com 🎙️https://www.instagram.com/urbanfamfocus/ 🎙️https://www.facebook.com/UrbanFamilyFocus 🎙️https://x.com/UrbanFam_Focus

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In this episode of Urban Family Focus, we dive into the realities of caregiving in “Your Care, Their Care.” Guests Sharon R. Melancon & Jeanie Harris of ACTS and Dr. Emnet Z. Gammada of UCLA share insights on Alzheimer’s, dementia, caregiver stress, and the power of community support. A meaningful conversation for anyone caring for a loved one or wanting to better understand the caregiver journey.

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