Desperately Seeking Senior Living

Protecting Your Loved One’s Legacy with Tim Roberts - Ep 69

My dad died in 2007 and for a year or so I listened to a message he had left on my cell phone…I loved hearing his voice over and over…until the day I upgraded to a new cell phone having no idea that that recording would be lost forever. Can you relate? As your parents and grandparents age have you thought about how to preserve their legacy? In this week’s episode, we’re talking with Tim Roberts founder of Echobox Memory Vault…a free app designed to keep all your …memories safe. 
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Who Should You Take Complaints to in Senior Living? - Ep 68

Your dad finally agreed to move in to an assisted living community… you toured…found a great place… helped your dad figure out how many of his things he could bring…hired a moving company…moved.... and a month later? He’s not happy or maybe you’re not happy.
In this episode we’re looking at some reasons families have been unhappy and we’re taking a close look at the staffing structure of most senior living communities so you know who to bring your complaints to … should you have them.
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Can You Negotiate Assisted Living Costs? - Ep 67

You went on your first tour of a senior living community and wow! You had no idea how much senior living costs and all that work you put into your financial spreadsheet? Out the window! This week we've got some tips to save you money!
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What Is Occupational Therapy and When Do You Need It? - Ep 66

Has your mom started changing her normal routines? Maybe she mentioned that she’s only showering once a week… or only bakes when you’re there because you can reach the mixing bowls?  You may not be thinking much of these little changes… but they’re a clue that your mom may benefit from Occupational Therapy. We’re talking with Heidi Huynh owner and Occupational Therapist with Ascend Therapy Services about how this type of therapy can help seniors stay independent and safe.
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Home Healthcare vs In-Home Care: What’s the Difference? - Ep 65

This week we’re talking about two services that can help seniors safely remain in their homes…. In-home care or personal care services and home health care… These days…you can get just about any assistance you need right at home. So where do your parents call home?  are they living in their actual home or a stand alone retirement community?  At either location they might find they want or need a little extra help in order to remain safe.
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What Is a CCRC or Buy-In Senior Living Community? - Ep 64

Wouldn’t it be great if you could know that your parent's future care needs were completely taken care of? That they could plan financially and not have to worry if something were to happen with their health? That you didn’t have to keep touring different communities as their needs increased? Oh wait … there is! This week we’re looking at the CCRC and while this option may not be for everyone...it can be a great option for those wanting to invest and plan for the future.
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What Are Adult Family Homes? - Ep 63

When we ask families if they’re familiar with adult family homes … we get either a no, a yes or a yes and they don’t trust them… This week we’re going to talk about what adult family homes are, why some families have never heard of them, those that love them, hate them and why!
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What Is a Memory Care Community Really Like? - Ep 62

Memory care can be scary - We’ve worked with so many families who tour memory care communities and leave feeling defeated. No matter what their loved one’s level of memory loss…they feel there’s no way they would place them there. Today we’re taking a look at why families have such strong reactions to memory care communities and what exactly you can expect.
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