Hope Floats: Navigating Caregiving in Dementia

About Hope Floats: Navigating Caregiving in Dementia

A podcast for people who are navigating the challenges of caring for a person with Dementia. A place where your well-being matters, where community and support can be found, and where hope on this journey exists. We are in this together.

Publisher

Rachel Coady + Shoshawna Rainwater

Category

health & fitness · kids & family · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Sept 2024

Latest episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Understanding Long-Term Care Options in Oregon with Dr. Ann McQueen (Part 2)

   Shoshawna Rainwater and gerontologist Dr. Ann McQueen discuss the complexities of choosing long-term care settings for dementia patients. They emphasize balancing past wishes with current needs and highlight the importance of environment, staffing ratios, and personalized care. Ann advises visiting facilities unannounced, talking to direct care staff. And they stress the need for caregivers to advocate for high standards and not settle for mediocre care. Resources & Links: ● ...

2. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Understanding Long-Term Care Options in Oregon with Dr. Ann McQueen (Part 1)

   Part 1 of this Oregon-centric conversation features insights on choosing the right dementia care environment, understanding resident needs, and advocating for quality care. Hope Floats host Shoshawna Rainwater speaks with Gerontologist and older adult advocate Ann McQueen about practical tips for families navigating memory care options and how to make informed decisions that prioritize comfort, safety, and dignity. Resources & Links: ● Oregon’s Long Term Care Facilit...

3. 

   16 Jun 2026

   A Tapestry of Hope: Living Well with MCI

   Guest Lynn Ross shares her personal journey with mild cognitive impairment, her professional insights as a social worker, and practical tools for supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Her conversation with Hope Floats host Shoshawna Rainwater offers hope, strategies for adaptation, and ways to foster meaningful connections despite cognitive changes. Links Dementia Spotlight Foundation - https://dementiaspotlight.org Dementia Together - https://dementiatogether.org ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

36

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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