The Next Chapter E7 with Shannon Rogers
Hosted by: Lorrie Delk Walker Special guest: Shannon Rogers
September, 2025In this episode, we talk with Shannon Layton Rogers, longtime friend and owner of Tiger’s Den Salon, about the complex journey of caring for a loved one with dementia. Drawing from her personal story, we explore the emotional and logistical layers of long-term care and the importance of having a plan in place. Listeners will gain insight into how financial advisors can help families prepare for the unexpected through intentional, compassionate planning.
In this episode we cover:
- Shannon’s story of her mom’s diagnosis (2:15)
- How losing her father in 2021 created a new layer of taking care of her mom (10:49)
- Some examples of how families with dementia aren’t safe at home (12:25)
- Some common side effects of dementia (14:38)
- The family had no long-term care insurance but they had a plan (17:48)
- The biggest surprises Shannon had to deal with during this journey (19:09)
- Long-term care insurance policies are part of many financial plans (21:04)
- Medicare paying for long-term care is a misconception (25:36)
- Advice Shannon has for anyone who has to go down the path of caring for a parent with memory issues and what she would do differently if she had to do it over (33:08)
- If the facility knows you are going to be there a lot you are more likely to see things how you want them to go (36:59)
- Last-minute tip for handling this type of situation from the guest (28:29)
Links From the Show:
Allen & Company
Long-Term Care
Power of Attorney
Dementia
Connect with:
Lorrie Delk Walker – Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Lorrie Delk Walker
LinkedIn – Lorrie Delk Walker
Shannon Layton Rogers – Owner, Tiger’s Den Salon
Tiger’s Den Salon – Shannon Layton Rogers
The opinions voiced in this program are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult an appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.
