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
Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022
9 min
We’ve been focused on family caregiving for the last couple of episodes and one of the things we see so often is the caregiver getting sicker than the one they’re caring for. So this week we’re going to talk about one option for taking a break, the respite or short term stay. We're also going to look at some other reasons you may want to consider one.Â
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Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Nov 14, 2022
9 min
Nov 7, 2022
Nov 7, 2022
8 min
In Episode 72 I defined the role of a caregiver because most of the time we identify as "helping" mom or dad not actually being a caregiver….but the truth is … most of the time - we are caregivers…. whether you’re a son, daughter, friend or spouse… caregiving is hard and asking someone else to step in and take over the job can be even harder. In this episode I'm exploring why you might be considering assisted living or memory care, what to expect, tips for letting go and answering the question: Are you still a caregiver after move-in day?
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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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@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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Nov 7, 2022
8 min
Oct 31, 2022
Oct 31, 2022
8 min
Are you a caregiver? Not by trade…not that you went to school for it… not that you even ever thought you’d be doing it. sometimes we’re caregivers without even knowing it…Â
We’ve worked with families who didn’t realize they were caregivers… of course they knew they were doing things for their mom or dad but they didn’t realize the extent of the role they were playing…so this week we're answering the question...Am I a Caregiver?
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Oct 31, 2022
8 min
Oct 24, 2022
Oct 24, 2022
9 min
Have you ever bought a house? Or even a car? Remember that giant stack of paperwork? Paperwork you thought would never end? It seems like endless signing ….you’re hoping you aren’t signing your life away....and who actually reads all those pages anyway??? If you haven't been through the move-in paperwork at a senior living community... then you don't want to miss this week's episode!Â
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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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Oct 24, 2022
9 min
Oct 17, 2022
Oct 17, 2022
11 min
There are several reasons you may find yourself moving out of a senior living community and I think you can probably imagine the reasons are most often not pleasant ones. You’re unhappy, or you can’t afford the monthly fee, care needs have exceeded the staffs ability to provide the care or your loved one has passed away. In these situations you may be asking yourself…what happens next? Do I get a refund? That deposit I paid in the beginning do I get that back? What if I don’t find a place by the time the money runs out?
This week...we're answering your questions about move-OUT day.
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Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Oct 17, 2022
11 min
Oct 10, 2022
Oct 10, 2022
22 min
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.Â
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Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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Oct 10, 2022
22 min
Oct 3, 2022
Oct 3, 2022
12 min
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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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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Oct 3, 2022
12 min
Sep 26, 2022
Can You Negotiate Assisted Living Costs? - Ep 67
Sep 26, 2022
Sep 26, 2022
6 min
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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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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Sep 26, 2022
6 min








