Reframing Care: Aisha Adkins on Caregiving, Equity and Dignity (Audio Version)

In this episode hosts Erna and Megan speak with Aisha Adkins about her caregiving journey for parents living with dementia, her work founding Caregivers of Color Collective, and her advocacy at Caring Across Generations. They discuss grief and therapy, the importance of storytelling and community, culturally responsive resources, and policy changes—like universal family care and stronger workplace supports—that could better support caregivers and care recipients.

Aisha shares practical steps for caregivers to find their voice, connect with resources, and protect the dignity and well-being of both the caregiver and the person being cared for. The conversation centers culture, equity, and concrete ways listeners can help transform care in their families and communities.

To find out more about Aisha, check out her website: https://aishaadkins.com/

You can also find her on Instagram: @aisha.adkins