Monday May 16, 2022
Ep 48 They Asked You to Move Out Due to Memory Loss...Now What?
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!
Listen on:
Episodes
Episodes
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Have you toured a memory care community and thought there was absolutely NO WAY you would ever move your mom "IN THERE"! Well....you are not alone. Many families find that the memory care communities they tour have resident who are way more advanced than their loved one. So today...we're taking a look at 5 questions to ask yourself if you'r considering Assisted Living for your loved one who has Alzheimer's. Check out the 5 questions plus a bonus question in our Doable Download!
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Email us your questions!
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
✅ Don't forget to 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!!
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Has our show been helpful? Consider making a donation to help us stay on the air. Click here to donate & Thank you!
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Do you have one parent with Alzheimer’s and the other one, their spouse… just won’t accept any help? Do you wonder if you’re going to get Alzheimer's too? I’m so excited to welcome Jennifer Fink….host of the Fading Memories Podcast…helping families and caregivers through their Alzheimer’s journey… today Jen is sharing her story.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
✅ Don't forget to 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!!
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Has our show been helpful? Consider making a donation to help us stay on the air. Click here to donate & Thank you!
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
How do you get your loved one help when they insist they don't need it? What are some signs that it's time to make some really tough decisions about moving?
We're excited to welcome back Jodie Condie Finney, DPT and Co-Founder/Director of the Caregiver Club to share her family's story of her mom's journey through Alzheimer's.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
✅ Don't forget to 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!!
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Has our show been helpful? Consider making a donation to help us stay on the air. Click here to donate & Thank you!
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Ever wished you took more pictures or asked ore questions before your loved one passed? Do you think about your own legacy and what you want your loved one's to know about you? This week Music Therapist, Hannah Pyett with Chords of Compassion is back! We're exploring leaving a legacy through SONGWRITING! Don't worry...you don't even have to carry a tune!
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
✅ Don't forget to 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!!
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Has our show been helpful? Consider making a donation to help us stay on the air. Click here to donate & Thank you!
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Are you getting anxious just thinking about taking your loved one out to dinner? Or have you stopped going out at all? Today we've got a great tool to help you have a better outing!! I'm so excited to welcome cousins Alicia & Jodie to talk about their company, The Caregiver Club. They help you communicate discreetly with those you're interacting with....letting them know that you're with someone who needs a little extra patience and understanding.....someone extraordinary.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
✅ Don't forget to 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!!
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Has our show been helpful? Consider making a donation to help us stay on the air. Click here to donate & Thank you!
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Pain...Something we've all experienced and when we think about managing pain....Medication is the go to... But What about alternatives? Today we're talking with Board-Certified Music Therapist Hannah Pyett about using music to manage pain and reduce stress and anxiety. Recognizing your loved one's pain signals if they're non-verbal or assisting after a surgery. A simple playlist...a big impact!
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
✅ Don't forget to 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!!
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Has our show been helpful? Consider making a donation to help us stay on the air. Click here to donate & Thank you!
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Studies have shown that caring for those who have Alzheimer’s is one of the most difficult caregiving jobs. Watching your loved one decline…you lose them as they lose themselves….Today I'm excited to welcome back licensed mental health counselor and Alzheimer’s specialist, Jonathon Gerson who cared for his husband for 6 years. It started with cancer then progressed to Alzheimer’s. Today Jonathan shares his story. A story of love, staying in the moment and a little help from friends.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
✅ Don't forget to 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!!
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Has our show been helpful? Consider making a donation to help us stay on the air. Click here to donate & Thank you!
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
That moment you realize you can no longer communicate with your loved one the way you used to can be the most difficult part of the Alzheimer's journey. Today we’re talking with licensed mental health counselor and Alzheimer’s specialist Jonathon Gerson. Jonathon works not only with family’s but with those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. Celebrating the memories they still have. We’re talking about the brain and some strategies to connect.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
✅ Don't forget to 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!!
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
Has our show been helpful? Consider making a donation to help us stay on the air. Click here to donate & Thank you!