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 đź’ś
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 đź’ś
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
Jan 16, 2023
Jan 16, 2023
21 min
This week I’m so excited to welcome Kim Plumridge. Kim shares her caregiving journey and we're also talking about her award winning short film, My Story of Alzheimer’s Disease, highlighting a diverse group of families and their journeys. Kim is a woman who holds many titles…actor, director, producer, teacher and yes… caregiver. Don't miss her story!!
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Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Jan 16, 2023
21 min
Jan 9, 2023
Jan 9, 2023
7 min
Show UPDATE! There are Guardianship companies that can also do Power of Attorney***
Maybe…you didn’t know there was something called power of attorney… or maybe your mom didn’t really understand what it was and whenever you asked about it? Her response was… I can take care of myself… Or maybe you signed POA paperwork years ago… but no one can seem to find it anywhere…. What can you do if you need a POA… But it’s too late.
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Hit subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣
Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!!Â
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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Jan 9, 2023
7 min
Jan 2, 2023
Jan 2, 2023
9 min
Your dad is in the hospital and you need to pay his bills so you do some digging and find out where he banks. You need access to his accounts so you can make sure everything’s taken care of. You get to the bank and they ask for your Power of Attorney…. you have no idea what they’re talking about…
If this sounds familiar or even if you've heard of the term POA before…this episode is for you!
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Hit subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣
Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!!Â
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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Jan 2, 2023
9 min
Dec 26, 2022
Hearing Loss and Senior Living - Ep 80
Dec 26, 2022
Dec 26, 2022
6 min
You moved your dad to senior living for his safety, to make sure he takes his medications and that someone is right there in case he falls so you weren't really focused on his hearing loss. Hearing loss is something that we just live with....I know I do...I turn the tv up or I ask "What?" or I just let things go....so it's no surprise that it's not a focus when moving to a senior living community. This week we're making it one with some tips and ideas to help make community living a better experience.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Hit subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣
Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!!Â
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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Dec 26, 2022
6 min
Dec 19, 2022
Dec 19, 2022
10 min
Over the past several weeks…We’ve looked at signs that your loved one may no longer be safe at home alone. No longer safe driving, cooking, bathing, cleaning. Maybe their friends and neighbors are also worried. But every time you bring it up to your mom? Well…It doesn’t go great…or maybe it does! But she forgets the conversation even happened. This week…we’re looking at what you can do when your mom doesn’t think she needs help but you know you need to do something.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!!Â
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Dec 19, 2022
10 min
Dec 12, 2022
Dec 12, 2022
12 min
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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Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Dec 12, 2022
12 min
Dec 5, 2022
Dec 5, 2022
8 min
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?
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!!Â
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Dec 5, 2022
8 min
Nov 28, 2022
What Is Elder Mediation? - Ep 76
Nov 28, 2022
Nov 28, 2022
10 min
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.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!!Â
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Nov 28, 2022
10 min








