On this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor sits with author and caregiver, Nicole J. Smith.  Nicole shares her journey caring for three aging parents with dementia while raising five children, which inspired her book "Diagnosis Dementia: Your Guide for Elder Care Planning in Crisis." Her experience navigating the "Wild West of elder care" offers valuable insights for anyone facing similar challenges.• Learning to speak four new languages simultaneously: medical, legal, financial, and elder care terminology• Challenges convincing doctors to provide documentation for a dementia diagnosis despite clear symptoms• Navigating resistance from a parent with dementia who fought against necessary interventions• Managing sibling dynamics when caregiving responsibilities fall unevenly• The importance of having legal documents in place before a crisis occurs• Financial realities of long-term care when Medicare doesn't cover these expenses• Self-care strategies for caregivers to avoid burnout• Resources including Area Agencies on Aging and Aging Life Care Managers• Finding support through organizations like daughterhood.orgConnect with Nicole on Instagram @DementiaBookReview or LinkedIn, or visit her website at NJSmithBooks.com to learn more about her book "Diagnosis Dementia: Your Guide to Elder Care Planning and Crisis Management."Host: Attorney Bob Mannor, CELAGuest: Nicole J. SmithExecutive Producer: Savannah MekstoAssistant Producers: Samantha Noah + Shalene GaulWe'd love to hear from you! Support the showListening Options YouTube Playlist Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPodcast AddictPodchaserDeezerListen NotesPlayer FMABOUT US:Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life.We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...

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