What if caregiving could be reimagined—not just as a responsibility, but as a creative, healing, and deeply personal journey?
In this heartfelt episode of the Age Well Home & Lifestyle Podcast, host Kelly Bradley speaks with actor, writer, and caregiver Amanda Fugate-Moss, the creator of the upcoming dramedy musical series Driving the Daisies, inspired by her years of caregiving for her grandparents.
Amanda shares her incredible story of stepping in as a full-time caregiver when both her grandparents faced declining health—one with Parkinson’s, the other with dementia. What began as a detour in her acting career became a transformative experience filled with grief, humor, growth, and love.
You’ll learn:
✅ What inspired Driving the Daisies and why storytelling is vital for caregiving
✅ How Amanda balanced independence, dignity, and creativity in caregiving
✅ Practical hacks for dementia care that protect without disempowering
✅ The critical importance of paperwork, preparation, and presence
✅ How art can turn grief into legacy and chaos into connection
🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts:
🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tk3WxaU4ZC5FqMlDzGzss?si=66e8ad3c40934d5d
🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tk3WxaU4ZC5FqMlDzGzss?si=66e8ad3c40934d5d
📺 Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AgeWell-Home-Lifestyle
🌐 Learn more about Amanda’s project: GoFundMe - Driving the Daisies
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👇 Ready to embrace caregiving as a creative act of love?
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