The Caregiver Crisis is real and hitting women 50+ with force. I sit down with Nadine Cornish and Sarah Scheuneman of #AARP Colorado to talk about the realities of caregiving, the emotional and financial strain, the missing conversations inside families, and the practical steps that every woman needs to take now. They cover state resources, AARP support, power of attorney basics, the next of kin box, and why planning is the strongest form of self care in midlife. A smart, honest conversation for anyone juggling work, life, and the growing responsibility of caring for loved ones.

QUICK LINKS:

The Nokbox: https://share.google/zI1V0SUyDQP8QGl3x

Caregiving Guide: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/prepare-to-care-planning-guide/

FAMLI: https://famli.colorado.gov/individuals-and-families/self-employed-workers

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to the House of Middlescence

02:15 Why caregiving is hitting women fifty plus the hardest

08:20 The emotional load no one prepares us for

15:12 How caregiving affects careers, money, and our own health

22:48 Nadine on legal and paperwork must-haves

1:05 Sarah on navigating state resources and real support

40:14 Barbara’s story about care, planning, and what she learned

47:10 AARP resources you should actually use

47:50 Why your next of kin box matters

48:28 Closing conversation with Nadine and Sarah

48:47 Sign off and what is coming next week

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