In this special solo episode of Advice From Your Advocates, host Bob Mannor, a nationally board-certified elder law attorney in Michigan, takes a deep dive into a revolutionary concept in long-term care: Caregiver Trusts. Most people have an estate plan that dictates what happens after they pass away. But what happens during the years prior, when you need regular assistance with daily living? Simply saying "I want to stay in my home" isn't a strategy; it often leaves adult children overwhelme...

Are you running your life or just reacting to it? In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, host and board-certified elder law attorney Bob Mannor sits down with wealth management expert Joe Mackey of MKD Wealth. Together, they pull back the curtain on the critical, often ignored intersections of family caregiving, estate planning, and business succession. Whether you are a family caregiver trying to keep the peace among siblings, a business owner neglecting your personal leg...

Supporting Neurodivergent Families with Jennifer Kaufman In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor sits down with Jennifer Kaufman, autism advocate, educator, school principal, founder of First Response Autism, and author of Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides of the Desk. Drawing from both her professional experience in special education and her personal journey as the grandmother of a child with autism, Jennifer shares valuable insigh...

What if dementia care focused less on restriction and more on dignity, independence, and quality of life? In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor and Certified Dementia Practitioner Amy Persails explore the groundbreaking Hogeweyk Dementia Village in Amsterdam, an innovative dementia care community that is changing how the world thinks about elder care, caregiving, and memory support. Amy shares her firsthand experience visiting the world-famous dementia v...

In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, Attorney Bob Mannor sits down with Amy Shaw, PA-C, author, and founder of Better Dementia, for an important conversation about navigating Alzheimer’s disease, dementia caregiving, and family advocacy. As a Physician Assistant and dementia educator, Amy brings both clinical expertise and real-world caregiving insight to the discussion. Together, they explore why dementia is so often missed or misdiagnosed, how families can better advocate for love...

What role can stories and literature play in helping families navigate Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, elder law attorney Bob Mannor speaks with Marianne Sciucco, a registered nurse turned author whose work focuses on Alzheimer’s, dementia caregiving, and the emotional realities families face during the disease. Marianne shares her unique journey—from working as a nurse caring for dementia patients to becoming the author of the novel Blue Hyd...

Dementia care is evolving, and understanding the brain is the key. In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, elder law attorney Bob Mannor sits down with Beth Nolan, PhD, Chief Public Health Officer for Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, to explore a powerful new way to support people living with dementia. The Positive Approach to Care (PAC) is a brain-based dementia care model developed by internationally recognized dementia educator Teepa Snow. Instead of focusing on behaviors o...

In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates, Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor sits down with Lydia White, Co-Owner and Client Care Director of Comfort Keepers, to talk about what truly makes caregiving effective—especially when dementia is involved. While many people think caregiving is simply about completing tasks, Lydia explains why care is fundamentally about relationships, connection, and communication. She shares insights from Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, a nationally recogniz...

In this episode of Advice from Your Advocates, Elder Law Attorney Bob Mannor interviews Marilyn Jenkins, a digital marketing expert and founder of MJ Media Group, LLC, and Law Marketing Zone®. They discuss the importance of mentorship, delegation, and adapting to changes in the business landscape, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. Marilyn shares insights on optimizing Google Business Profiles, the significance of customer reviews, and strategies for reactivating past clients. They also ex...

In this episode of Advice From Your Advocates Podcast, elder law attorney Bob Mannor speaks with Vincent Tilford from the Hannan Center about advocacy for older adults, caregivers, and families navigating aging and dementia care. They discuss how ageism impacts older adults—and their caregivers—along with the growing challenges families face when supporting loved ones with dementia, chronic illness, or increasing care needs. Vincent shares how community organizations like the Hannan Center he...