Desperately Seeking Senior Living

The Assisted Living Nurse Assessment Explained - Ep 78

When looking for a senior living community or even in-home care, many families ask why there has to be another nurse assessment. Why can't the first community share their assessment with the next one or why can't Medicaid use the current assessment? This week we're answering these questions and more!
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Is It Alzheimer’s? What’s Going On with Mom? - Ep 77

It was Thanksgiving Dinner… now you’re used to mom repeating herself a few times and always chalked it up to old age… but this time was different… she started doing the strangest things and it all started with the mashed potatoes.
This week we’re going to take a look at some real life examples…stories families have shared with us and things we’ve experienced. Things that made everyone go … whoa.. hang on a minute… this is different…Something’s really wrong…. and what should your next steps be?
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What Is Elder Mediation? - Ep 76

One parent with Alzheimer’s and 5 kids with… no hope of agreeing about what to do… what to do with Mom, the house, the car or even the cat. If this sounds like your family? You won’t want to miss this week’s episode on Elder Mediation.
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When Family Members Disagree About Care - Ep 75

Your dad’s health is declining. Your mom has been his caregiver for years and let’s face it.. She’s not getting any younger! You’re worried about her health…so  when she finally agrees to let you help her find a senior living community for dad, you’re relieved. You get on the phone to tell your brother, excited about the plan… but he’s not as excited and all hell breaks loose. This week we're taking a look at what happens…when families disagree.
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What Is a Respite Stay in Assisted Living? - Ep 74

We’ve been focused on family caregiving for the last couple of episodes and one of the things we see so often is the caregiver getting sicker than the one they’re caring for. So this week we’re going to talk about one option for taking a break, the respite or short term stay. We're also going to look at some other reasons you may want to consider one. 
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Are You Still a Caregiver After the Move? - Ep 73

In Episode 72 I defined the role of a caregiver because most of the time we identify as "helping" mom or dad not actually being a caregiver….but the truth is … most of the time - we are caregivers…. whether you’re a son, daughter, friend or spouse… caregiving is hard and asking someone else to step in and take over the job can be even harder. In this episode I'm exploring why you might be considering assisted living or memory care, what to expect, tips for letting go and answering the question: Are you still a caregiver after move-in day?
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Are You a Caregiver If You’re Helping Your Mom? - Ep 72

Are you a caregiver? Not by trade…not that you went to school for it… not that you even ever thought you’d be doing it. sometimes we’re caregivers without even knowing it… 
We’ve worked with families who didn’t realize they were caregivers… of course they knew they were doing things for their mom or dad but they didn’t realize the extent of the role they were playing…so this week we're answering the question...Am I a Caregiver?
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Understanding Senior Living Move-In Paperwork - Ep 71

Have you ever bought a house? Or even a car? Remember that giant stack of paperwork? Paperwork you thought would never end? It seems like endless signing ….you’re hoping you aren’t signing your life away....and who actually reads all those pages anyway??? If you haven't been through the move-in paperwork at a senior living community... then you don't want to miss this week's episode! 
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