Dee (Crissy Guerrero) and Mack(Ben Horwitz) with the help of the NPR producer (Anne Montavon) find a new beginning as does Dr. Anna(Deborah Robin). Joining them in the Finale are the glorious voices of Sally Stevens, Lisa Dyson, Crissy Guerrero

Life Goes On

Jul 25th, 2020 14m 39s

For all those who have ever cared for a loved one and said at one point, “I need a drink” enjoy “Road Map” a gallows humor ditty for all the caretakers out there deliciously sung by Dee (Crissy Guerrero), Jean (Lisa Dyson), Ellen (Sally Stevens

Roses in December

Jul 18th, 2020 13m 16s

Love. There is no greater “medicine” for our family members at a time of grief than love. We hold each other tight. It is our gift to our family members and their gift back to us. Marty (Richard Soto) and his beloved Rosa (Denise Blasor) brilli

Hope

Jul 13th, 2020 9m 41s

After the storm of emotions in Episode 9, this new day opens the door for the Kelly family to re-connect. Maggie (Renee Wyler) opens her heart to Mike (Scott Seiffert) and Jean (Lisa Dyson) voices in, “Help Me” confirming what every caretaker f

The Showdown- Episode 9

Jul 6th, 2020 12m 1s

Exhaustion and frustration lead to a showdown between Dr. Anna (Deborah Robin) and Jean (Lisa Dyson) when a team building exercise goes wrong. Faith, science and personalities all collide in a debate over hope. Finally unable to keep in the des

A New Day

Jun 27th, 2020 11m 21s

Recorded at The Frida Cinema in a Live Podcast performance. It is a new morning at the Home. Ellen (Sally Stevens) wakes searches, in "Have You met me?" for her memories, Davis(Philip Rodriguez) and Maggie (Renee Wylder) realize they are just

The Sundowner's Symphony

Jun 20th, 2020 20m 2s

Sundowners syndrome, or sundowning, is a state of confusion that occurs later in the day and is most often found in patients who have dementia or Alzheimer's disease. What happens in the Home in the evening? Do the residents and staff explo

Weary Hearts Travel On

Jun 13th, 2020 9m 54s

Care-taking is an act of love and to be honest exhausting. The families strive to move forward in work and daily activities with a dose of compassion from family and fellow workers. Featuring Lisa Dyson, Renee Wylder, Michael Bauer, Crissy Gue

Be An Advocate

Jun 6th, 2020 10m 38s

Dee is exhausted chasing around dealing with work, her mother’s care and her family. There is so much she doesn’t know. Her frustration leads her to ask, how she can stand up for her mother’s rights in a world of managed care that seems unmanag

Episode 4- Home for Mom

May 30th, 2020 12m 8s

We meet Ellen- a Dementia care patient in the home. She doesn't recognize her grandson Davis- but there is an undeniable connection between the two. Marty and Rosa make it clear that at 80- they still got it! Featuring Denise Blasor, Crissy

It Isn't Easy.

May 23rd, 2020 12m 25s

Dr. Anna shares one of her "Grief Tunes" to inspire Dee. Jean shares with Dr. Anna the challenges of being a caretaker. Although the entire cast is brilliant, this episode has remarkable performances by Lisa Dyson(Jean) and Michael Bauer (Mik

Welcome to the Home!

May 16th, 2020 6m 19s

First day in the Home for the Herrera Family. We meet the Kellys'- Mike who has ALS, his wife Jean and daughter Maggie. Featuring the songs "Home for Mom Commercial", "How Did I Get Here?" and "It's not as Easy". Performers: Ellen: Sally Steve

Home for Mom Episode 1 -The Hospital

May 2nd, 2020 8m 22s

Have you ever been to the hospital with a sick family member or friend?You trudge though a mountain of paper work, deal with tired nurses who can only quote the hospital policies, and while trying NOT to get what is flowing out of the orifices

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