BoomerTime with Nancy Cogar
Nancy A. Cogar, Esq., is a Tennessee-based attorney, practicing estate planning, elder law, long-term care planning & advocacy for older adults.
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- Sep 23, 2026
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- Jul 7, 2026
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10 Questions Caregivers are Afraid to Ask (opens the original)
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Caregiving is one of the most stressful seasons you can find yourself. Caregiving for an aging parent can be genuinely, measurably stressful — the research consistently shows it affects mental health, physical health, finances, and careers. Here's what the data says. 63 million Americans — nearly 1 in 4 adults — provided ongoing care for an adult or a child with a complex medical condition or disability in the past year, an increase of 20 million last ten years. (AARP/National Alliance for Careg
They Turned 18, Now What? (opens the original)
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At age 18, your kids are adults in the eyes of the law and this can be scary when sending them off to college. Without further legal protections like a Healthcare POA or Financial POA, parents are left in the dark about important concerns. A POA for a child over 18 gives you access to medical information, financial records and grades. Without this, you cannot make these important decisions for them should they need it. I've included a resource with this episode to help you plan for your adult ch
Family Dynamics and Aging Care with Tabi Upton (opens the original)
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In this episode, I am joined by Tabi Upton, a very familiar face in the Tennessee Valley who is passionate about community. We discuss her own journey as a family caregiver, what that role meant to her, the one thing she believes everyone should try, and how she advocates for others in her current role. About Tabi Tabi Upton is a weekend radio host for J103. She enjoys promoting and connecting the community to the nonprofit CHATT Foundation, which stands for the Center for Homeless Engagement fo
What The Experts Say About Aging Well (opens the original)
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Thank you to Local 3 News, Morning Pointe Senior Living and Food City for joining in on this important discussion on aging well.Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/vEvcY6SqSvk?si=CIIUM3NxFEioUuUZNancy A. Cogar, Esq., has a Tennessee-based practice in estate planning, elder law, long-term care planning and advocacy for older adults. As a partner with Samples Jennings PLLC, she is committed to comprehensive, competent & compassionate advocacy for seniors, caregivers and families navig
Who's Caring for the Caregiver? (opens the original)
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In this episode, I want to check on my caregivers out there. I, too, am a caregiver and have walked the walk. So I hope that my take on caregiving challenges can be of help to those of you who are new to the role or are feeling pressed against the wall when providing care to a loved one. I talk about the "one willing child" phenomenon, the physical and mental toll of caregiving, and the sacrifices one makes to their career and their finances in the name of caregiving. I've included a free resour
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