In this episode, we sit down with longtime industry expert and caregiver Scott Greenberg for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about what caregiving really looks like—especially while working. Scott brings decades of experience in home care, but more importantly, he shares what changed when he unexpectedly became a family caregiver himself. This is a grounded, real-world discussion about independence, denial, emotional toll, and the realities families face when care needs show up fast.
We talk openly about affordability, long-distance caregiving, sibling dynamics, and why being proactive—not reactive—can make all the difference. Whether you’re a working caregiver, an employer, or someone who knows this journey is coming, this episode is packed with insight, hard truths, and practical guidance you don’t want to miss.

Scott Greenberg is CEO of ComForcare Senior Services, a private-duty, non-medical home healthcare agency serving Miami through Vero Beach. He is Past President of the Florida State Guardianship Association and former Treasurer of the National Guardianship Association, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Area Agency on Aging. Scott is an award-winning author of Oh My God, I’m Getting Older and So Is My Mom, former host of the 95.9FM True Oldies radio show of the same name, and a nationally certified Alzheimer’s educator since 2014.

Episode Highlights:

[0:00] – Why accepting help is not losing independence—but restoring it
[1:15] – Introducing working caregivers as “invisible employees”
[4:30] – Scott shares his personal caregiving journey and unexpected challenges
[6:55] – The emotional toll of caregiving no one prepares you for
[8:00] – Running a business while caregiving: compartmentalizing and perspective
[10:30] – Family dynamics, denial, and hard lessons from past caregiving decisions
[13:50] – How Scott landed in home care—and why the work became personal
[16:00] – Writing a book to help families move from crisis to preparation
[19:30] – Why caregiving youth and childhood trauma deserve more attention
[21:00] – Home care myths, resistance to help, and how attitudes shift over time
[24:15] – The most important questions families should ask home care agencies
[26:45] – Planning ahead: advanced directives, decision-makers, and hard conversations
[31:35] – Long-distance caregiving and why “the village” matters
[34:55] – What employers can do to better support working caregivers
[37:45] – The role (and limits) of AI and technology in caregiving
[40:20] – Affordability, Medicare vs. Medicaid, and planning for long-term care
[44:00] – Final takeaways: proactivity, education, and realistic expectations

Links & Resources:

• Scott runs ComForcare in south florida is an expert in caregiver resources
• Scott has a popular radio show called OMG I'm Getting Older And So Is My Mom! 492 episodes!
• Scott has written a book by the same name. https://www.amazon.com/Oh-God-Getting-Older-Mom/dp/1884886647

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