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The Stories of
Financial Caregiving

In this video series you’ll meet caregivers who share the realities of how money impacts the daily life and choices they make for their loved ones.

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The Stories ofFinancial Caregiving

Navigating the Legal System

Doug Nordman

Everybody is dealing with this problem and almost nobody wants to talk about it, so everyone feels isolated and alone.

He proudly served in the Navy for 20 years, and when his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he was called to serve again.

Susie Singer Carter

I wanted to help my mom get through this chapter of her life without abandoning her.

Susie Singer Carter

I wanted to help my mom get through this chapter of her life without abandoning her.

Doug Nordman

Everybody is dealing with this problem and nobody wants to talk about it.

Fighting Scams & Fraud

Cameron Huddleston

Nothing can prepare you for having to care for a parent.

Jeremy Nachtigall

We found that someone had got my mom’s credit card number and was buying gift cards.

Laura Gilbert

The death rate among caregivers is pretty significant. It’s obviously not just because of caregiving, but with the demands, the stress, and seeing your life savings going away, it’s a real challenge.

The demands of caregiving forced Laura to retire early.

Cameron Huddleston

Nothing can prepare you for having to care for a parent.

Jeremy Nachtigall

We found that someone had got my mom’s credit card number and was buying gift cards.

Laura Gilbert

The death rate among caregivers is pretty significant due to stress.

Out of Pocket Expenses

Gary Barg

Caring for yourself is job one. It’s not selfish it’s selfless. If you fall apart, who is going to step in and care for your loved one?

Gary started helping his mom care for his dad in the 1990s. Now he's her caregiver.

Sade Dozan

I wish that someone had told me that caregiving is like a hill.

Susanne White

Caregivers think we can do it all and we can do it alone.

Jessica Sima

I thought I could manage it all, but as things began to unravel, I had to call in reinforcements.

Susanne White

Caregivers think we can do it all and we can do it alone.

Sade Dozan

I wish that someone had told me that caregiving is like a hill.

Gary Barg

Caring for yourself is job one. It’s not selfish it’s selfless...

Jessica Sima

I thought I could manage it all, but as things began to unravel, I had to call in reinforcements.

Working Within a Tight Budget

Denise Brown

The question of 'enough' is really the theme of caregiving.

Debra Hallisey

Don’t underestimate what it’s going to take. Learn to ask for and say yes to help.

Richard Eisenberg

Keep an eye out for issues like not knowing how to pay certain bills or taking longer to write checks. It's a sign you need to step in to help because it’s only going to get worse.

Richard served as caregiver twice in his life.

Debra Hallisey

Don’t underestimate what it’s going to take. Learn to ask for and say yes to help.

Richard Eisenberg

Not knowing how to pay certain bills or taking longer to write checks is a sign you need to step in to help.

Denise Brown

The question of 'enough' is really the theme of caregiving.

Caregiving from Afar

Kristen Edens

Unfortunately the biggest financial fraud came from my own brother. He abandoned our mom and said he wouldn’t come back until she paid him—it was never enough.

Financial scams don’t just come from strangers—sometimes the threat is inside your own family.

Anonymous 1

That week changed me. I now have a newfound respect for what it takes to be a caregiver.

Anonymous 1

That week changed me. I now have a newfound respect for what it takes to be a caregiver.

Kristen Edens

Unfortunately the biggest financial fraud came from my own brother.

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The Stories of
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