Today, we’re diving deep into the wild world of caregiving with our guest, Nicole Smith. She found herself juggling not just one, but three family members needing serious help—talk about a juggling act!

Nicole wasn’t planning to become an elder care expert, but life threw her a curveball when her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and her dad and step-mother faced their own challenges. She ended up writing a book called "Diagnosis: Dementia - Your Guide to Elder Care Planning and Crisis Management," and trust me, it’s packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.

We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and we’ll uncover why having a support network is crucial when the chaos of caregiving kicks in. So let’s get into it!

Takeaways:

• Juggling multiple family members with health issues, can feel like a wild roller coaster ride.
• We explore the emotional toll of caregiving, with Nicole's personal anecdotes highlighting the struggles, frustrations, and humor found in tricky family dynamics.
• This episode encourages proactive conversations about aging and caregiving, stressing that it's vital to prepare in advance rather than waiting for a crisis to strike.
• We discuss the invaluable resources available for caregivers, like the Daughterhood community, which provides support and shared experiences for those navigating similar challenges.

Links referenced in this episode:

• Age Well With Us: Subscribe at heyboomer.biz
• Support the Boomer Banter Walk to End Alzheimer's team
• Find support a daughterhood.org
• Learn more about Greenwood Capital or find resources at www.GreenwoodCapital.com/holding-it-together. Boomer Banter is sponsored in part by Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC. Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm with offices in Greenville and Greenwood, SC. As a fiduciary firm, Greenwood Capital is obligated to disclose any potential conflicts of interest with this arrangement. The host of “Boomer Banter”, Wendy Green, is a client of Greenwood Capital, and her show “Boomer Banter” has been compensated for her testimonial through Greenwood Capital’s sponsorship. Greenwood Capital is a Legacy sponsor at the stated rate of $2,600 for the 2025 calendar year.greenwoodcapital.com

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