Ep. 4 when parents become children

When a parent begins to lose memory, independence, or the ability to make decisions, family roles can change overnight. In Episode 4 of Retire Ready Texas, James and Cherish share their deeply personal experience caring for parents through Alzheimer’s and dementia—from taking away the car keys and adapting a home to recognizing when professional care became the most loving choice. They discuss caregiver guilt and exhaustion, powers of attorney and financial access, end-of-life wishes, family heirlooms, and why these conversations should happen before a crisis. If you’re caring for an aging parent—or know that season may be ahead—this episode offers empathy, practical perspective, and a reminder that preparation is an act of love. Retire Ready Texas helps Texas families prepare for retirement, protect what matters, and Leave More Than Money™. This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not personal financial, tax, legal, medical, or insurance advice. #RetireReadyTexas #Caregiving #Dementia #AgingParents #LeaveMoreThanMoney