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When Memory Fades, Love Remains: Dementia & Medicare’s GUIDE
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Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia — and behind every diagnosis is a family holding on to hope. In this powerful conversation, host Keith D. Terry sits down with Brian Braggs, Army medic veteran and franchise owner of Right at Home Peoria, and Tierney Burdett, a devoted family caregiver turned advocate. Together, they unpack the emotional, financial, and spiritual weight that dementia places on families — and how the Medicare GUIDE Program is reshaping support for caregivers across the country.
Listeners will hear how the program offers 24/7 nurse access, respite care at no cost, and a structured path for caregivers who have too often walked this journey alone. From personal stories of love and resilience to practical insights about navigating healthcare systems, this episode bridges the human and policy sides of one of today’s most pressing health challenges.
🎧 Key themes:
- Understanding dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
- How caregiving impacts families emotionally and financially
- Inside the new Medicare GUIDE Program for dementia care
- Why respite matters for caregiver survival
- Leadership and purpose in healthcare delivery
- The future of home-based dementia support and technology
📌 If you’re a caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply someone who wants to understand what’s ahead, this episode is for you.
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Keith D. Terry and JJaed Productions, LLC produced this episode. www.jjaedproductions.com
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Chapters
1. Setting The Stage: What Dementia Is (00:00:00)
2. Meet The Guests And Lived Experience (00:02:00)
3. Caregiver Realities And Hard Choices (00:04:30)
4. Emotional Toll And Family Impact (00:09:30)
5. System Gaps And Delays In Care (00:13:50)
6. Why Caregiver Support Lags (00:17:40)
7. Introducing The Medicare GUIDE Program (00:20:10)
8. Eligibility, Access, And How It Works (00:24:00)
9. Partnerships: Pocket RN And Right At Home (00:28:30)
10. Early Rollout, Awareness, And Reach (00:32:20)
11. Capacity, Funding, And The Next Eight Years (00:36:00)
12. Practical Use Of Respite Hours (00:40:00)
13. Stories, Wins, And Human Moments (00:43:00)
14. Leadership, Training, And Care Principles (00:47:00)
15. Home-Based Care, Tech, And The Future (00:51:00)
16. Preparing Families And Final Takeaways (00:55:30)
17. Closing And Listener Actions (00:58:00)
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