Essential Elder Care Guidance From Nancy May

Stress comes in many forms, and for some women going through divorce, there is the added responsibility of looking after an aging parent or parents. Nancy May turned her experience in the corporate world into a strategic approach to reduce the costs of elder care while still ensuring the safety and well-being of loved ones. We talk about different considerations in choosing assisted living or nursing home facilities, as well as ways to make it possible to provide care for elderly family members at home. We discuss the challenges of dealing with elder abuse and knowing how to spot potential issues. Nancy shares her invaluable insights on guiding and advising families through the complex and emotional journey of caring for elderly parents. The discussion covers important topics such as the challenges and costs of care facilities, the need for open communication with parents about their wishes, and the significance of having clear legal and medical directives in place. Nancy highlights the importance of starting these conversations early and finding creative ways to approach this sensitive topic. Tune in as she provides empowering advice and resources to help families navigate the elder care journey with strength and compassion.About the Guest:Nancy May is a leader and trusted advisor, who has spent her career working with some of the most noted CEOs, boards, and senior leaders. Thrown into the role of caring for her aging parents when all hell was breaking loose for them, she drew on her corporate experience and become an expert in navigating the tricks, traps, and complexities of the aging care industry. In doing so she saved her parents from the threat of financial ruin and recovered over $250k/year in their care costs while improving the quality of their care and extending their lives and joy together. Today she advises other families on how to survive and thrive while caring for aging parents. She’s the host of Eldercare Success, one of the top 5% of globally popular podcasts, the YouTube channel @EldercareSuccess, and the author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies.To get Nancy’s free gift: Your Personal File Of LifeTo connect with Nancy:Podcast: https://www.eldercaresuccess.live/ Website https://howtosurvive911.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Medical-Emergencies-Step-Step/dp/1734841605 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EldercareSuccess FB: https://www.facebook.com/CareManity IG: https://www.instagram.com/caremanity10/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CareManityAbout the Host: Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.