Navigating Dementia Care with Self-Compassion with Tami Anastasia

11/11/24 • 51 min

In this heartfelt episode, Sara sits down with Tami Anastasia, an author and consultant with a deep-rooted passion for dementia care, inspired by her family’s own journey. Together, they explore the unique challenges and gifts of caregiving for a loved one with dementia. Tami shares her approach, combining a deep understanding of family dynamics with empathy, to help families navigate the complex emotional terrain of dementia care. From understanding how past memories influence present behavior, to finding grace and compassion for oneself in the face of ambiguous loss, Tami reminds us that “you are as important as the person you're taking care of.” This conversation is a poignant reminder that caregiving, though often painful, is also profoundly meaningful. Whether you're supporting someone with dementia or simply looking to deepen your understanding of caregiving, this episode is a powerful exploration of love, resilience, and healing.
Tami is hosting a free webinar on Holiday Tips & Tricks for Dementia Caregivers on November 13th. Register here.
About Tami:
Tami Anastasia is a dementia consultant, educator, speaker. and the author of Essential Strategies for the Dementia Caregiver: Learning to PACE Yourself. Tami holds a Master of Arts in Counseling, a Certificate in Gerontology, and a Certificate in End of Life. She’s also a Certified Senior Advisor. For more than 30 years, Tami has provided counseling services, dementia guidance, emotional support, and care strategies to family and professional dementia caregivers. She also facilitates twice monthly support groups.

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Connect with Tami:
Get her book: Essential Strategies for the Dementia Caregiver
TamiAnastasia.com
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On TikTok
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On LinkedIn
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On Instagram @tamianastasia1

Referenced in this Episode:
ALZAuthors.com
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Estate Planning with Heart: Creating Estate Plans for Life and Legacy with Patricia De Fonte

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In this insightful episode, Sara welcomes Patricia De Fonte, an estate planning attorney who brings a creative, heart-centered approach to her work. Patricia shares her journey from entertainment lawyer to estate planning, driven by a desire to bring clarity and compassion to families making critical decisions. She emphasizes the importance of creating comprehensive, collaborative estate plans, and how having the proper authorizations and information needed supports loved ones through life, incapacity, and death. Patricia highlights how open communication with advisors- financial, legal, and otherwise- can help protect the people we love and the causes we care about. Through real-life examples, she shares how estate planning can either strengthen or strain relationships, and reminds us that it’s not just about preparing for death but about honoring life, values, and legacy. Tune in to discover how you can make empowering, loving choices for your future and those you cherish.
About Patricia:
Patricia De Fonte, JD, LLM, is the founder of De Fonte Law PC, where she and her team practice Estate Planning with Heart®. De Fonte Law PC works remotely with clients throughout California. Patricia believes that her role as counselor and connector is as important as her role as an attorney, and she helps every client fully utilize their team of advisors, ensure each client complete a full insurance audit, and invites financial advisors to attend funding meetings.

De Fonte Law PC works with happy proactive people to create highly personalized estate plans. De Fonte Law PC trusts are designed to provide a framework for success - each beneficiary is able to request funds to pay for financial advisors, tax professionals and attorneys so that they will effectively manage their inherited wealth when the time comes.

Patricia De Fonte speaks virtually and in person each month. She facilitates estate planning workshops on the Fundamentals of Estate Planning for Parents through non-profits in the Bay Area. She also hosts periodic panel discussions on pertinent financial topics to help educate the community and build a team of experts for each client.

When Patricia is not working at the firm, you will most likely find her reading The New Yorker in the backyard under a lemon tree, on vacation, watching zombie shows, or spending time with family and friends. She will treat you as one of her own until Cards Against Humanity comes out, at which point all bets are off!
Credentials: BA Communication & AA Italian Santa Clara University. JD Golden Gate University. LLM Golden Gate University. Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2021. Super Lawyer designation 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Publications and Speaking Engagements: Patricia is a published author, having contributed the chapter – Finding Security in Times of Strife: The Necessity of Estate Planning Duri

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Planning for Peace: Estate Planning Essentials with Megan A. Moghtaderi

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In this enlightening episode, Sara sits down with estate planning attorney Megan Moghtaderi for an empowering discussion about the critical importance of estate planning. Inspired by her own family’s experience of navigating loss without a plan, Megan shares both the emotional and practical reasons why creating an estate plan is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones. She walks us through the essential components of an estate plan in California—revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, powers of attorney, and advanced health care directives—while emphasizing that these tools aren’t just for the wealthy or elderly. Estate planning is crucial for anyone over the age of 18, offering peace of mind not only after death but also in the case of incapacity. From ensuring your wishes are respected during incapacity, to the proper transfer of assets, and securing your digital legacy, Megan’s insights will empower you to take control of your future, safeguard your desires, and spare your family from difficult decisions during times of grief. Tune in to discover why estate planning is much more than legal paperwork—it’s an enduring act of love and protection for those who matter most.

About Megan:
Megan A. Moghtaderi is a principal attorney in Offit Kurman’s Trusts and Estates Practice Group.

Her practice includes estate planning for generational wealth, fiduciary representation, trust and estate administration, inheritance litigation, probate, conservatorships, guardianships, and elder law. She represents private fiduciaries, medical providers, IT professionals, as well as business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate institutions, and philanthropists.

Megan advises high-net-worth individuals and families in estate planning and trust litigation involving over $100 million in assets. She works closely with individuals and families to create estate plans that reflect their unique goals and desires, with an emphasis on reducing the risk of future litigation. As a burgeoning area of law, she is well versed in the nuances of digital assets and planning and administering these assets, advising all clients, including those in the technology industry, concerning implementing key provisions in their plans for these unique assets. She also represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in disputes over trusts and estate issues such as accounts, contests, principal and income allocations, and creditor claim disputes.

Additionally, Megan was given the rating of “AV Preeminent®” by Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of professional excellence for her legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. She was also named a “Gold Client Champion” by Martindale-Hubbell and awarded the “Superb” rating by Avvo for her legal acumen and superior client service.

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