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From Overwhelmed to Relieved The Senior Caregiving Podcast

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by Shannon Calles

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Are you an adult daughter caring for an aging parent and feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure how much longer you can keep going? From Overwhelmed to Relieved: The Senior Caregiving Podcast is a compassionate, truth-telling space for women navigating the emotional and practical realities of caring for aging parents—especially moms. Hosted by Shannon Calles, Independent Agency Owner, Senior Care Consultant, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and someone who has walked this caregiving path personally. She offers honest guidance on dementia, assisted living and memory care decisions, caregiver burnout, family dynamics, and how to get your parent the care they deserve without losing yourself in the process. This isn't about doing caregiving perfectly. It's about sustainable care, dignity for your parent, and relief for you. If you've ever whispered, "I love my mom… but I'm exhausted," you're in the right place. Subscribe to the podcast and share it with another adult daughter who is quietly carrying a lot too who needs to guidance and support on her caregiving journey. Connect with Shannon! Website: https://clarkcountyseniorresources.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clark_county_senior_resources Call her directly: 564-227-8847 Schedule a Call with Shannon - https://calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min?month=2026-01

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June 23, 2026

Guest Episode · Teresa on Sibling Conflict, POA, and Loving Your Mom Through the Fight

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style= "color: #c9a24d; text-transform: uppercase;">Featured Pull Quote</span></strong></p> <div style= "mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-left: solid #C9A24D 2.25pt; padding: 0in 0in 0in 12.0pt; margin-left: 12.0pt; margin-right: 0in;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 10.0pt; line-height: 125%; border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid #C9A24D 2.25pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 12.0pt;"> <span style= "font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 125%; color: #1f2f3d;">"Your sibling is not your enemy. The disease is. The grief is. Underneath almost every battle are two terrified people who both love their mom — and have never once said, 'I'm scared too.'"</span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style= "color: #c9a24d; text-transform: uppercase;">Episode Summary</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; line-height: 125%;">Shannon welcomes guest Teresa for an unflinching conversation about sibling conflict in caregiving. With her mom in memory care and her brother holding POA, Teresa shares what the battles looked like, what they cost her, and what finally helped her move toward peace — whether the relationship is fully repaired.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style= "color: #c9a24d; text-transform: uppercase;">What You'll Learn</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 120%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.5pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Why caregiving so often fractures sibling relationships</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 120%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.5pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->How POA changes family power dynamics</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 120%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.5pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->How to separate Mom's care from old rivalries</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 120%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.5pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Boundary-setting without estrangement</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 120%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.5pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->The first concrete step toward repair</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style= "color: #c9a24d; text-transform: uppercase;">Resources & Links</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; line-height: 125%;">• Strong Daughters Club: <a href="https://facebook.com/share/g/1DnDv72Hfx"><span style= "color: #c9a24d;">facebook.com/share/g/1DnDv72Hfx</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; line-height: 125%;">• Book a Discovery Call: <a href= "https://calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min"><span style= "color: #c9a24d;">calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; line-height: 125%;">• Email: <a href= "mailto:shannon@clarkcountysr.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span style= "color: #c9a24d;">shannon@clarkcountysr.com</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; line-height: 125%;">• Instagram: @clark_county_senior_resources</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; line-height: 125%;">• Text Shannon: 564-227-8847</p>

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June 16, 2026

We won't qualify for Medicaid

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 5.0pt 0in;"> <span style="color: black;">Most families dealing with a senior placement crisis carry a belief that stops them from even exploring one of their biggest financial resources: 'We won't qualify for Medicaid.' In this episode, Shannon Calles dismantles the four most common Medicaid myths and walks families through what Washington State Apple Health Long-Term Care actually covers, who actually qualifies, and what to do right now — whether placement is days away or still on the horizon.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 9.0pt; color: #c9a24d; text-transform: uppercase;">FEATURED QUOTE</span></strong></p> <div style= "mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-left: solid #C9A24D 1.5pt; padding: 0in 0in 0in 8.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid #C9A24D 1.5pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 8.0pt; margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;"> <span style="color: #1f2f3d;">The assumption that you don't qualify could be costing your family tens of thousands of dollars — and a whole lot of unnecessary stress. Get accurate information before you write Medicaid off.</span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 9.0pt; color: #c9a24d; text-transform: uppercase;">WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->The 4 most common Medicaid myths — and the truth behind each one</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->How Washington State's income rules are more flexible than most people realize</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Why home ownership doesn't automatically disqualify your parent</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Community spouse protections explained in plain language</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Whether memory care is covered by Medicaid (and how to find communities that accept it)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->What a private pay bridge is and how families use it</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->The 5 action steps to take immediately — whatever stage you're at</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 9.0pt; color: #c9a24d; text-transform: uppercase;">KEY RESOURCES MENTIONED</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Washington State Apple Health Long-Term Care (Medicaid) <a title="WA Cares Long Term Care Fund " href= "https://helpingelders.org/wa-cares-long-term-care-fund">Information Link</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->DSHS / Home and Community Services <a href= "https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/long-term-care-services-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Information Link</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Washington Law Help COPES <a href= "https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/en/copes-program" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">information link</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Book a free Discovery Call: <a href= "https://calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min?month=2026-01" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Strong Daughters Club (free Facebook community): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongdaughtersclub" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">facebook.com/share/strongdaughtersclub</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Free Caregiver's Relief Guide: <a href= "https://www.clarkcountyseniorresources.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">clarkcountyseniorresources.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 9.0pt; color: #c9a24d; text-transform: uppercase;">THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 5.0pt 0in;"> <span style="color: black;">Write down your parent's actual financial picture — monthly income, savings, assets, home ownership, and spouse status. You're not applying for anything. You're just getting honest with yourself so you can make decisions from clarity instead of fear. Then share this episode and tag @clark_county_senior_resources on Instagram.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 9.0pt; color: #c9a24d; text-transform: uppercase;">THIS WEEK'S MANTRA</span></strong></p> <div style= "mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-left: solid #C9A24D 1.5pt; padding: 0in 0in 0in 8.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid #C9A24D 1.5pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 8.0pt; margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;"> <span style="color: #1f2f3d;">I make decisions from information, not assumption. Clarity is an act of love.</span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 9.0pt; color: #c9a24d; text-transform: uppercase;">CONNECT WITH SHANNON</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Website: <a href= "https://www.clarkcountyseniorresources.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">clarkcountyseniorresources.com</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/clark_county_senior_resources/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">@clark_county_senior_resources</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Email: <a href="mailto:shannon@clarkcountysr.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shannon@clarkcountysr.com</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Phone: 564-227-8847</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Book a Call: <a href= "https://calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min?month=2026-01" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min</a></p> <div style= "mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-bottom: solid #1F2F3D 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #1F2F3D .5pt; padding: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #1F2F3D .5pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; margin: 10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in;">  </p> </div>

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May 24, 2026

POA: What It Actually Means (And What It Doesn't)

<h2>POA: What It Actually Means (And What It Doesn't)</h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;">  </p> <div style= "mso-element: para-border-div; border: solid #C9A24D 1.0pt; border-left: solid #C9A24D 1.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C9A24D .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid-thick #C9A24D 1.5pt; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in; background: #F4F1EC; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: .25in;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "background: #F4F1EC; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid #C9A24D .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid-thick #C9A24D 1.5pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; margin: 8.0pt 0in 8.0pt 0in;"> <span style="color: #1f2f3d;">"Power of Attorney is not a title. It is a role. And like any role, it comes with responsibilities, boundaries, and a need for support." — Shannon Calles, Episode 19</span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 2.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 8.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">Episode Overview</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;">Most families treat Power of Attorney like a checkbox — sign it, file it, breathe easier. But the gap between what POA actually means and what most people think it means can cause serious harm when a care crisis hits. Using a composite client story, Shannon breaks down the five most common POA misconceptions — and gives you a clear framework for understanding your role and your limits before the next crisis arrives.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 2.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 8.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">What You'll Learn in This Episode</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Why POA doesn't give you unlimited authority while your parent is still legally competent</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->The difference between Financial POA and Healthcare POA — and why one without the other leaves a dangerous gap</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->When your POA authority expires (yes, it can expire)</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->How to protect yourself legally and emotionally when family conflict arises</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->The documentation habits that protect both you and your parent</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->What the role of POA actually requires — and what it doesn't</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 2.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 8.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">The 5 Most Common POA Misconceptions</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">1.</span></strong> POA means you're in charge. (Not necessarily — not while your parent is still legally competent.)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">2.</span></strong> One document covers everything. (Financial POA and Healthcare POA are separate documents.)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">3.</span></strong> POA is permanent. (It expires at death and may not be honored if it's outdated.)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">4.</span></strong> POA protects you from family conflict. (It gives you legal authority — not family harmony.)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">5.</span></strong> You can handle this alone. (You cannot — and you shouldn't have to.)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 2.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 8.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">This Week's Challenge: The POA Document Audit</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Find and locate the POA document</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Read it — note the type, date signed, and when your authority activates</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Identify the gap — do you have both financial and healthcare POA? Is it current and on file?</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Take one single next action to close the gap</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Share your takeaway on Instagram and tag @clark_county_senior_resources</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 2.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 8.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">This Week's Mantra</span></strong></p> <div style= "mso-element: para-border-div; border: solid #C9A24D 1.0pt; border-left: solid #C9A24D 1.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C9A24D .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid-thick #C9A24D 1.5pt; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in; background: #F4F1EC; margin-left: .25in; margin-right: .25in;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "background: #F4F1EC; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid #C9A24D .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid-thick #C9A24D 1.5pt; padding: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; margin: 8.0pt 0in 8.0pt 0in;"> <span style="color: #1f2f3d;">"I don't have to have all the answers. I just have to know my role, ask for help, and keep showing up for her."</span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 2.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 8.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">Resources Mentioned</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: naela.org</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->AARP Power of Attorney Guide: aarp.org</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Area Agency on Aging (Clark County): 360-735-5720</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Strong Daughters Club (Free Facebook Community): <a href="https://facebook.com/share/g/1DnDv72Hfx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Strong Daughters Club</a></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 3.0pt 0in 3.0pt .5in;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style= "font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">       </span></span> <!--[endif]-->Book a Call with Shannon: <a href= "https://calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min">calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 2.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 8.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">Join the Strong Daughters Club</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;">If today's episode brought up questions — about POA, about what comes next, about how to even start these conversations — you don't have to sit with them alone. The Strong Daughters Club is our free Facebook community built specifically for adult daughters navigating senior care.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;">Join here: <a href="https://facebook.com/share/g/1DnDv72Hfx" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">The Strong Daughters Club</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 2.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 8.0pt 0in 3.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">Connect with Shannon Calles</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">Website:</span></strong> <a href= "https://clarkcountyseniorresources.com">clarkcountyseniorresources.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">Email: <a href= "mailto:shannon@clarkcountysr.com"></a></span></strong><a href= "mailto:shannon@clarkcountysr.com">shannon@clarkcountysr.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">Phone/Text:</span></strong> 564-227-8847</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">Instagram:</span></strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clark_county_senior_resources/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@clark_county_senior_resources</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 4.0pt 0in 4.0pt 0in;"> <strong><span style="color: #1f2f3d;">Book a Call:</span></strong> <a title="Book a call " href= "https://calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min?month=2026-01" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">calendly.com/shannon-clarkcountysr/30min</a></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>

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What is From Overwhelmed to Relieved The Senior Caregiving Podcast?

Are you an adult daughter caring for an aging parent and feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure how much longer you can keep going?

From Overwhelmed to Relieved: The Senior Caregiving Podcast is a compassionate, truth-telling space for women navigating the emotional and practical realities of caring for aging parents—especially moms.

Hosted by Shannon Calles, Independent Agency Owner, Senior Care Consultant, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and someone who has walked this caregiving path personally. She offers honest guidance on dementia, assisted living and memory care decisions, caregiver burnout, family dynamics, and how to get your parent the care they deserve without losing yourself in the process.

This isn't about doing caregiving perfectly.

It's about sustainable care, dignity for your parent, and relief for you.

If you've ever whispered, "I love my mom… but I'm exhausted," you're in the right place.

Subscribe to the podcast and share it with another adult daughter who is quietly carrying a lot too who needs to guidance and support on her caregiving journey.

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