Desperately Seeking Senior Living
Desperately Seeking Senior living is for all the sons, daughters, grandkids, spouses and ALL caregivers who suddenly find themselves tangled in the search for senior living and care. Join us for Doable Tips or our full length Family Talk episodes where Host Valerie Lynn interviews families about their experiences searching for senior living and care. Dive deeper with our Doable Download where we include full show notes, industry definitions and bonus tips from our guests. All designed to help you take a desperate situation and make it doable. Submit your questions then subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
They don’t give you a handbook when your mom or dad isn’t safe to live alone any longer…
This is what a family member recently said to me and while a complete handbook would be way more involved than this podcast episode…and probably not even possible… I’m going to share insights from families just like yours and give you some tips for creating your own handbook to hopefully help make your journey a little more doable.
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We can help with your search for senior living & care wherever you live!www.clearpathsls.com
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 Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Has your loved one said they’re never moving from their house but they’re also refusing to let you bring in a caregiver…to help them with that shower or make that meal?
Well then you do not want to miss this episode! Angela Garcia of Sunshine Care Services is here to share her secret sauce for helping seniors accept the care they need! In this episode we’re exploring pain, joy, goals, getting creative in the 4th quarter of life and bringing it all together with a little sunshine!
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We can help with your search for senior living & care wherever you live!www.clearpathsls.com
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
In this episode, Sharon opens up about her journey alongside her husband, Loyd, as they navigate life with Dementia. From those heart-sinking moments of noticing Loyd's memory and ability to communicate slip away to caregiving, strong views about skilled nursing & rehab and finding the right adult family home.
This is Sharon's story.
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We can help with your search for senior living & care wherever you live!www.clearpathsls.com
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Many folks love and respect their doctor this is one reason they’re the first line of defense when it comes to a Dementia diagnosis, however studies show that families often aren't receiving the assistance they expected. Studies also show a lack of Dementia training for Primary Care Physicians. In this episode, we're taking a look at some strategies to help your Doctor help you and maybe even their next patient.
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Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
We can help with your search for senior living & care!www.clearpathsls.com
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Last episode we talked about this same topic but we applied it to those in Independent and assisted living. We talked about getting creative and advocating ….and with Memory care I believe that’s even more important …if you’re listening and you’re a family member looking for memory care I believe you hold the key to helping this transition to memory care be successful… If you’re listening and you work in memory care… I challenge you to become curious about your residents…Who they are and what they used to love.
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We can help with your search for senior living & care!www.clearpathsls.com
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Some of my favorite stories in senior living have come from finding that thing…that activity…that spark.... that makes this really difficult transition… a little more personal.
Many seniors express that moving to senior living is where they're going to die or that you...their loved one or caregiver are just going to drop them off...or another phrase I've heard is you're going to dump me at a senior living community. So how do you move past these fears? Because the other thing I've heard from seniors, after sometimes years of acclimating is.... I wish I would've done this earlier. What made that shift? My guess is that making friends and finding purpose are key.
What if you could speed up this process by digging deeper….getting creative...moving past the activity calendar and advocating for those things that used to spark joy in your loved one? You just may find that you not only improve your loved one's experience...but you open the door to changing the energy, spirit and focus of the entire community.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
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Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
We can help with your search for senior living & care!www.clearpathsls.com
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Hit subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣
Listen EVERY OTHER Monday wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! A BIG THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!!
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Rehab…. Short term rehab…. Skilled nursing facility… SNF…
Through the years, I've witnessed families struggle with tough decisions, particularly when it comes to transitioning to assisted-living or memory care following a crisis at home, often triggered by a fall or illness. Unfortunately, about 90% of the families I've worked with have faced challenges with short term rehab stays… some more serious than others.
So In today's episode, we'll dive into some of these stories but also explore alternatives and discuss how to advocate for your loved ones.
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Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
What is a Medicaid spend down?? Does it mean my mom is guaranteed to qualify for Medicaid after she spends down her money?
If you’ve started your search for senior living and care and are concerned about finances… it’s likely you’ve heard the word Medicaid and the phrases straight Medicaid and the Medicaid spend down. But what exactly does this mean for your mom or dad?? In this episode we’re talking about Medicaid and the Medicaid Spenddown and how it could affect your search for senior living and care.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
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Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com