Planning for Dementia Before It’s Too Late with The Dementia Whisperer, Laura Wayman (Ep. 3)

What if your most important financial plan isn’t about growth, but caregiving? In this emotionally powerful episode, hosts Kevin Swanson and Todd Barney sit down with The Dementia Whisperer, Laura Wayman, to explore how dementia reshapes families financially, emotionally, and spiritually.  With over 20 years of experience, Laura shares wisdom on how to spot early warning signs, navigate denial, create “positive action statements,” and prepare for the profound role reversal that caregiving demands. What to expect: Why dementia symptoms are more than memory loss How to use emotional intelligence to protect dignity Financial implications of long-term care and what insurance doesn’t cover How to preserve family stories and legacy before it’s too late And more! Resources: “A Loving Approach To Dementia Care” by Laura Wayman Laura Wayman's Caregiver Training & Education Programs Connect with Potentia Wealth: Potentia Wealth 408.288.7886 [e-mail] LinkedIn: Potentia Wealth LinkedIn: Kevin Swanson LinkedIn: Todd Barney, CEPA®, CIMA®, CPWA®, CFP® Connect with Laura Wayman: Website: Laura Wayman [e-mail] Instagram: @thedementiawhisperer Facebook: The Dementia Whisperer LinkedIn: Laura Wayman About Our Guest: Laura Wayman helps families and professionals deal with one of the most horrific illnesses of our time. She is the author of “A Loving Approach to Dementia Care,” (now in its third edition, a 36-Hour Day Book), published by Johns Hopkins University Press. She has more than a decade of experience in and a strong dedication to quality aging. She is a professional dementia care consultant, trainer, the CEO of The Dementia Whisperers and a speaker on dementia and issues of aging. Prior to becoming a full-time professional speaker, Laura was a successful entrepreneur. She built a senior care empire from the ground up, relying on her deep understanding of the crushing responsibility a family or professional caregiver faces in the demanding role of providing dementia care to a loved one or client. For more information on Laura’s resources and training services for family caregivers and professional caregivers, visit laurawayman.com.