The Heartbeat of Care

The Heartbeat of Care
Podcast Description
The Heartbeat of Care is where real conversations meet real compassion. Hosted by the dedicated leaders and caregivers at Caretech, this podcast explores the challenges, triumphs, and deeply personal stories behind home care. Each episode takes you inside the lives of families, caregivers, and community partners navigating the complex world of in-home support—from Medicaid waivers to unexpected emergencies and moments of extraordinary humanity.
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The podcast focuses on essential themes in home care, including dementia support, Medicare scams, community engagement, mission-driven healthcare business, and advocacy for veterans, with episodes detailing programs like the GUIDE initiative and conversations around navigating fraud against seniors.

The Heartbeat of Care is where real conversations meet real compassion. Hosted by the dedicated leaders and caregivers at Caretech, this podcast explores the challenges, triumphs, and deeply personal stories behind home care. Each episode takes you inside the lives of families, caregivers, and community partners navigating the complex world of in-home support—from Medicaid waivers to unexpected emergencies and moments of extraordinary humanity.
Caring for a loved one can be deeply rewarding — but also overwhelming. In this episode of The Heartbeat of Care, Kerin Zuger sits down with Georgia Ryba and Michelle Tinnes Respite Care Associates at Nebraska’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, to unpack the real meaning of respite care.
We explore:
What respite care looks like in everyday life
How Nebraska’s Lifespan Respite Network connects caregivers to funding and trained providers
Why respite care is essential for mental, emotional, and physical well-being
Real stories and advocacy from caregivers who’ve been there
Need support? Call 866-RESPITE or visit caretechinc.com.
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