Desperately Seeking Senior Living

Desperately Seeking Senior Living is a podcast and caregiver resource created to help families navigate the overwhelming world of senior living, caregiving and aging.
Hosted by Certified Senior Advisor Valerie Lynn, the show combines real conversations, practical guidance and emotional support for the moments families often feel unprepared for - from assisted living and memory care to caregiver burnout, guilt, grief and family dynamics.
Through expert interviews, family stories and doable tips, our goal is simple: helping families go from desperate to doable 💜
You’ll also find caregiver resources, full show notes, support links and ways to connect through our Doable Downloads and online community @DesperateToDoable
Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Desperately Seeking Senior Living is a podcast and caregiver resource created to help families navigate the overwhelming world of senior living, caregiving and aging.
Hosted by Certified Senior Advisor Valerie Lynn, the show combines real conversations, practical guidance and emotional support for the moments families often feel unprepared for - from assisted living and memory care to caregiver burnout, guilt, grief and family dynamics.
Through expert interviews, family stories and doable tips, our goal is simple: helping families go from desperate to doable 💜
You’ll also find caregiver resources, full show notes, support links and ways to connect through our Doable Downloads and online community @DesperateToDoable
Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Episodes
Episodes
Monday Jan 31, 2022
When to Consider a Residential Care Home with Chuck Bongiovanni - Ep 33
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Adult Care Homes - Don't know what they are? Then listen in! Heard of them but not entirely sure what to expect? Don't miss this episode! We're talking about Residential Care Homes...known by many names including Adult Family Homes and simply... Care Homes. We're also talking through when it might be the right fit.
I'm so excited to welcome Chuck Bongiovanni, founder of the largest national senior placement franchise, co-founder of the National Referral & Placement Alliance and CEO and co-founder of Majestic Residences.
Listen in!
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Burnout, Therapy, and Caregiving During Covid with Kelly Allen - Ep 32
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
If you've worked in healthcare or have a loved one in senior care then you won't want to miss this episode! Kelly is sharing her experience working in memory care and behavioral health during Covid. She details her burnout, the therapy that helped and the break she had to take for her own self care. We also have some exciting news we share in this episode! Don't miss it!
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
You're tasked with caring for your loved one, finding the right senior living and care but you're also working, raising your children or dealing with your own health issues. This week we're talking with Author Rosie Mankes about the year she moved her mom into assisted living, lost her brother and fought cancer. Don't miss her inspiring story along with so many great tips for transitioning to memory care and taking care of you!
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Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Monday Jan 10, 2022
The Memory Care Move: What Families Should Expect - Ep 30
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Can we all agree that moving is the worst? But what about a memory care move? Even harder! I don't know one single family that wasn't a little nervous about moving their loved one from home to memory care or assisted living. So today we're going to take a look at some strategies and examples to hopefully help. Check out our doable download below for all the strategies as well as a bonus tip!
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Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Monday Jan 03, 2022
The Emotional Side of Moving to Senior Living with Tina Baril - Ep 29
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Moving from your home of 40+ years, downsizing your life and your memories...to move to senior living? It's no wonder it's a difficult conversation and a difficult task. Today we're talking with Tina Baril of Monarch Transitions about the emotions involved, tips and how to ease your move. Don't forget to check out our doable download for a bonus tip from Tina!
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Caregiver Burnout and Saying Goodbye with Kelly Allen - Ep 28
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Knowing your loved one's wishes is one thing...watching them decline and wrestling with the realization that you may not be able to grant those wishes... is another. Today, Kelly shares her family's story of watching her grandparents decline, having that difficult conversation when they could no longer stay home and saying goodbye.
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Moving Day to Senior Living: What to Expect - Ep 27
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Moving day usually brings stress, uncertainty and lots of questions! Today we're answering your questions about moving day. From rules to what not to forget....check out our doable download for the full list of questions. Then listen in!
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Have more questions about moving day? Email us!
familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Stay Home or Move to Senior Living? with Sherrel Caprio - Ep 26
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
What's the true cost of continuing to live at home? The cost of upkeep? The cost of home modifications? The cost of caregivers? In this episode we're looking at the true cost of home ownership vs the value of an independent living community. We're joined by Sherrel Caprio of Solstice Senior Living. If you're wrestling with these questions, don't miss this episode!
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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