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.
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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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In this episode, sisters Donna & Sharon recount how tough it was as their father's memory was declining while he still lived on his own. They discuss their many conversations with 911 and the folks at Life Alert and how happy they were with the home they moved their father into. They also share their father's final days and moments. Click below for this episode's Doable Download and a special list of bonus tips!
 
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Moving is hard at any age but it's even harder when you've lived in your home for 40 years. In this episode we're talking about selling your home to move to senior living. We're joined by Peter Gallagher with Sash Realty. Peter has helped hundreds of families through this process and offers some great insight and advice. For more information as well as a bonus tip from Peter, click below for our doable download.
 
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Join us as Greg recounts all the little things he and his family wished they would've recognized earlier to help their dad have an easier, safer and more normal day to day experience. We discuss safety issues in senior living apartments as well as many of the little things that can go wrong when all you want to do is enjoy a dinner out. Don't forget to check out our doable download for a great bonus tip or two!
 
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Get motivated while traveling the world! Join us as we discuss a very cool way to keep motivated while exercising with Jan Hunter, founder & owner of Bike-O-Vision. Jan started producing his state of the art cycling videos for his grandfather who was having difficulty exercising, after being diagnosed with a heart condition. Find more information, including a link to preview these amazing videos, in our Doable Download!
 
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Do you have a plan for long term care? Listen in as we talk with Lee who helped his mom move from her Assisted Living Community when her memory loss worsened. We talk about the creative measures he took and how her financial pre-planning helped!
 
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Medicare vs Medicaid - Why is it so confusing? We're discussing one of the most difficult topics...Medicare & Medicaid. for long term care. Join us as we talk with Erin Dwyer-Busch of Senior Care Authority St. Louis, MO. and address some of the most common misconceptions of what each program covers.
 
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