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A new resource for families to better understand the journey of caring for an aging loved one.
How being a lifelong caregiver shaped Kris's impact on building Aspire Home Health and Hospice
Glean helpful insights to becoming a more confident and happy care giver yourself
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Meet Kris Carter
Kris Carter is a lifelong caregiver and healthcare leader who serves as CEO of Aspire Home Health and Hospice, a Medicare-certified home health, hospice, and palliative care organization serving families across Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, and Utah counties. With more than 30 years of healthcare leadership and over four decades of personal caregiving experience, she writes about mentorship, standards of care, and empowering family caregivers to become confident advocates.
CEO of Aspire Home Health and Hospice, a Medicare-certified home health, hospice, and palliative care provider serving Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, and Utah counties.
40+ years of personal caregiving experience, bringing real-world empathy and practical guidance for families in the trenches.
30+ years of healthcare leadership focused on raising the bar for quality, consistency, and accountability in care delivery.
Pictured above Kris Carter and Duke. Aspire's beloved and social media famous, happy caregiver mascot.
What Are the Most Common Fears Families Have About Hospice?
Families fear hospice means giving up, hastening death, or making the wrong choice. Kris Carter walks through eight common hospice fears and what is actually true, so families in Utah can feel a littl... ...more
Caregiver Resources
October 20, 2026•14 min read
Home Health vs. Hospice: What's the Difference, and How Do You Know When It's Time?
Home health helps people recover at home; hospice focuses on comfort for a terminal illness. Kris Carter shares her father's story and explains the difference, Medicare coverage, and when to ask about... ...more
Caregiver Resources
October 13, 2026•17 min read
What Are the Benefits of Starting Hospice Earlier?
Starting hospice earlier gives patients and families more time for care, support, and choices. Kris Carter shares what her family learned — and why waiting for a crisis costs so much. ...more
Caregiver Resources
October 06, 2026•10 min read
Physical Therapy at Home: What Does Medicare Cover?
Yes, Medicare can cover physical therapy at home for patients who qualify for home health. Kris Carter explains who qualifies, what homebound means, why therapy can continue without improvement, and h... ...more
Caregiver Resources
September 29, 2026•12 min read
How Hospice Helps Caregivers, Too
Hospice care doesn't only ease suffering for the person who is dying — it also eases caregiver burnout. Kris Carter on self-erasure, shared load, and permission to need help too. ...more
Caregiver Resources
September 22, 2026•5 min read
How Do You Know When Caring for a Loved One Has Become Too Much to Handle Alone?
Caring for a loved one has become too much when needs exceed what you can safely provide, your health is suffering, or caregiving is an exhausting daily grind with no real rest. ...more
Caregiver Resources
September 15, 2026
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