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The Women & Girls Index (WDI) consistently shows that less than 2% of all philanthropic support goes to organizations dedicated to women and girls?!?

Join us on 10.11.24 to give to girls' education and give your business a boost through networking, mentorship, and community collaboration.

I cold called Michelle a dozen years ago to invite her to support a literacy cause. Michelle is a leader, a reader, and a philanthropist. She said yes. We have been fast friends ever since.

Michelle's firm, Gentlestone Wealth is once again partnering with us to bring you the annual Changemaker Breakfast to benefit Room to Read on 10.11.24

Just one month away, get your tickets today! 6th Annual Changemaker Breakfast to benefit Room to Read. Join us 10.11.24 in Central NJ for a morning of networking and connecting to support and empower each other and make life better for women around the world.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changemaker-breakfast-to-benefit-room-to-read-tickets-950215699737?aff=oddtdtcreator

"Professional expertise, voice, & lived experience - together - are essential to improve situations."

I am flush with lived experience in caring for aging parents, two of whom have dementia. Navigating the legal, medical, financial, practical, and emotional aspects of caregiving is overwhelming.

I share my book and my ongoing learning journey with senior communities, faith communities, senior centers, book clubs, podcasts, caregiving companies, and seminars. You are not alone!

Nicole J. Smith Dementia Awareness Advocate, Speaker & Daughter

New to caregiving or think it may be in your near future? Sign up for this free webinar from two nurses:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 10 Steps You Must Know to Care for An Aging Loved One. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. We see you. We see the love and dedication you pour into every aspect of caring for your aging parents. The overextend of yourself, feeling like you're perpetually treading water, grappling with intense feelings of being swamped, frustrated, and lost. If you are currently caring for an aging loved o...

REAL support for caregivers! Thank you Leeza's Care Connection!

Leeza's Care Connection Welcome to Leeza's Care Connection. If you are a caregiver and in need of help, you are in good company.

Dr. K shares what to do when you are concerned about an aging parent and they are reluctant to accept help. Especially hard to gauge how things are going if you live far away. Go with your gut and enlist the help of others.

Do you know the difference between incompetent, incapacitated and incontinent?!?

"...we should never start by jumping to the conclusion that someone has developed dementia and needs elder care."

Is My Aging Parent Incompetent? What to Do if You're Worried A geriatrician explains what to do if you think an aging parent needs help or elder care. Learn how mental capacity is assessed.