In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Valerie Lynn explores the “line in the sand” - the point when living independently may need to look a little different. From falls and driving to showering, housekeeping, medications and home safety, you’ll learn why your definition of “needs help” may be very different from your loved one’s.
Instead of starting with “You’re not safe at home,” Valerie shares questions that can help families understand what their loved one values, identify the changes that should trigger action, and make a plan before a crisis forces the conversation.
Because getting help doesn’t have to mean giving up independence...and planning ahead can make aging decisions feel a lot less desperate and a lot more doable.
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🎙️ About Desperately Seeking Senior Living Hosted by Valerie Lynn Borgman, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), Certified Placement and Referral Specialist (CPRS), and Dementia Capable Care Certified professional, this podcast helps families navigate senior living, assisted living, memory care, dementia care, caregiving and aging-related challenges. Helping families go from Desperate to Doable.
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