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 š
Youāll also find caregiver resources, full show notes, support links and ways to connect through our Doable Downloads and online community @DesperateToDoable
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Episodes
Episodes
Oct 11, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
9 min
Sometimes...really great things can happen after the interview is over. You may remember Adrienne Glusman from our Family Talk interview about caregiving at a young age. After the interview, Adrienne and I found ourselves sharing our experience with loss and grief. I thought....this deserves it's own episode.
For resources on grief as well as the article that Adrienne talks about...check out our doable download.
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Oct 4, 2021
Oct 4, 2021
26 min
Are you struggling to connect with your loved one who has dementia? Are you curious if you can reach them or to try something new? Or have you tried and can't seem to find the right way to connect?
This is an episode you won't want to miss!Ā We're so excited to have Erica Curcio from Boston, Mass. and better known as The Traveling Art Therapist, on the show. She's talking real tips, strategies and ideas for connecting with your loved one at any stage of dementia. Listen in then check out our doable download for more information.Ā
Have you had success connecting with your loved one using art? Email us your story! We'd love to share your success!
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Sep 27, 2021
Sep 27, 2021
47 min
Caregiving at a young age - In this episode we're talking with Adrienne Glusman who at 29 years old became a caregiver to her mother. Her mother's original diagnosis was Parkinson's and later was corrected to Multiple System Atrophy. Adrienne shares her story and her passion for giving back to other young caregivers.
Check out our Doable Download for a bonus tip from Adrienne.
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Sep 20, 2021
Sep 20, 2021
10 min
Thinking it might be time for assisted living but aren't really sure? Do you sometimes feel embarrassed or bad about the care your loved one needs -Ā wondering if anyone could do the job and if you really need to share all the details?
We're excited to welcome back Max Oppenheimer to talk about these questions and more! Don't forget to check out our Doable Download for full show notes.
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Sep 13, 2021
Sep 13, 2021
15 min
Christine was a caregiver by trade for 10 years so it was only natural that she would step in to care for her Father-in-law, Oliver, but when his wife died she knew it was time to find a place where he could enjoy the things he used to. In this episode, Christine shares what that experience was like for her giving over the caregiving to someone else and how they kept it a positive experience for Oliver.
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Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
13 min
Should you schedule a tour of a senior living community or just stop in to find out what's really going on? How can you find out if it's a good fit? How do you get that insider information? We're answering these questions and more with Emilee (Brown) Roy. Don't forget our doable download for a bonus tip from Emilee!
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Aug 30, 2021
Aug 30, 2021
27 min
Julie's dad is blind and her mom is feisty! While her mom can still remember most of her family members, her memory loss takes them on all sorts of journeys. Julie talks about what their family went through realizing their parents could no longer take care of each other, what that move was like, how they communicate creatively with their mom and how good friends can get you through.
For resources discussed in this episode and more from Julie don't forget our DOABLE Download!
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Ā
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Aug 23, 2021
Aug 23, 2021
13 min
Are you worried that your loved one won't be able to stay in the senior living community you chose? Or were you told that they would be able to stay through end of life and now all of the sudden you find yourself back in the search again?
This week we welcome back Erin Dwyer-Busch with Senior Care Authority of St. Louis, Mo. to discuss this very common concern and frustration. We discuss some of the reasons this might happen as well as some specific questions to ask when you tour senior communities. Don't forget to check out this week's Doable Download in Show Notes for a bonus tip and the definitions we discussed!
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Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Ā
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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