Give- A- Care Podcast

Give- A- Care Podcast I'm Sharon C. Newman—your Caregiving Navigator, home care business founder, and host of the Give- A- Care Podcast

02/01/2026

Elder law isn’t transactional.

It’s about preserving dignity, protecting independence, and honoring a lifetime of work — especially when families are at their most vulnerable.

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01/29/2026

How often should you review your Power of Attorney?

Every 5 years — or anytime one of the “5 Ds” happens:
Diagnosis, Disability, Death, Dependents, or Domicile.

If life changed, your documents should be checked.

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There’s what families assume about elder law, and then there’s what actually happens.In this episode, we unpack the most...
01/28/2026

There’s what families assume about elder law, and then there’s what actually happens.

In this episode, we unpack the most dangerous myths that surface during:
• Hospital discharges
• Rehab decisions
• Guardianship emergencies

Education changes outcomes.
New episode live — CTA in comments

01/26/2026

Most families don’t realize they’ve waited too long… until the court gets involved.

In Part 1 of this conversation, Sharon C. Newman sits down with Certified Elder Law Attorney Heather Voorn—one of only 10 in Illinois—to break down what really happens when planning is delayed. When a medical crisis hits and powers of attorney aren’t in place, families can end up in costly, public guardianship court, creating stress, confusion, and lasting damage to family dynamics.

If Part 1 made you pause, Part 2 is already out—and it goes even deeper into the decisions families wish they understood sooner.

Watch, listen, and learn before a crisis forces the conversation.

01/24/2026

A dementia diagnosis doesn’t automatically mean it’s too late to plan. Capacity isn’t black and white, and different legal documents require different levels of capacity. Waiting too long can take options off the table. New Give A Care Podcast episode out now.

One of the biggest myths families believe:“If there’s a dementia diagnosis, it’s already too late.”Not true.In this epis...
01/23/2026

One of the biggest myths families believe:

“If there’s a dementia diagnosis, it’s already too late.”

Not true.

In this episode, elder law attorney Heather Voorn explains why capacity exists on a spectrum and why early conversations can preserve a person’s voice, dignity, and choices.

This episode changes how families think about planning.

Now streaming - https://linktr.ee/GiveACarePodcast

Choosing a Power of Attorney isn’t about who should do it; it’s about who can.In this episode, elder law attorney Heathe...
01/23/2026

Choosing a Power of Attorney isn’t about who should do it; it’s about who can.

In this episode, elder law attorney Heather Voorn explains:
• Why birth order doesn’t matter
• What happens when family members disagree
• Why the POA responsibility can’t be avoided

This conversation is eye-opening for families navigating care decisions.

🎧 Listen now.

01/22/2026

Avoiding conflict doesn’t remove legal responsibility. If you’re listed as Power of Attorney but mentally checked out, you could still be exposed. Yes, you can formally resign. And most people don’t know that. New episode of the Give A Care Podcast out now.

Power of Attorney isn’t just paperwork — it’s protection.In this episode, Certified Elder Law Attorney Heather Voorn exp...
01/21/2026

Power of Attorney isn’t just paperwork — it’s protection.

In this episode, Certified Elder Law Attorney Heather Voorn explains:
• Why hospital POAs can override your plans
• What happens when no POA exists
• How families end up in guardianship court

This is the episode adult children wish they’d heard sooner.

The Full episode is available now.
https://linktr.ee/GiveACarePodcast

Most families don’t plan for elder law; they react to a crisis.And by then, options are limited.In this episode, Certifi...
01/20/2026

Most families don’t plan for elder law; they react to a crisis.

And by then, options are limited.

In this episode, Certified Elder Law Attorney Heather Voorn explains why waiting too long can force families into public, costly guardianship court and how simple planning can prevent it.

This is information every adult child needs before an emergency.

Full episode now live.

01/19/2026

“It’s not a light switch. It’s a dimmer.”

Most families wait until a medical crisis to talk to an elder law attorney, and that delay can cost them everything.

In this brand new episode, Sharon C. Newman sits down with Heather Voorn, one of only 10 Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois, to expose elder law danger zones families don’t see coming.

Part 1 is now available.

01/18/2026

If you feel like you’re failing as a caregiver in the first week — stop.
The reset isn’t about them.
It starts with you and your routine.

Care for yourself first.
Then care for your loved one.

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