Nicole J. Smith wrote the book she could not find when faced with her mother’s dementia diagnosis. Nicole reveals her personal story and shares relevant resources to help families navigate the medical, legal, financial, and emotional aspects of caring for aging parents. A mother of five caring for three aging parents, Nicole is stuck in the sandwich generation. Nicole outlines a practical approach, in a conversational tone, on discussing and making the difficult decisions around aging and end of life.

Nicole Smith graduated with a business degree from UT Austin and pursued a career in corporate training and sales. She and her husband raised their children in New Jersey and recently relocated to Arizona, the fastest growing state in the nation for Alzheimer's and dementia related diseases.