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!
Episodes
Episodes
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
There are many reasons seniors decide to make the move to senior living…sometimes it’s the yard, meals, transportation or making new friends. Many times is safety. Whatever the reason…I bet you didn’t think you had to ask THIS question. In my research, I have found 3 companies...not communities but companies... with many communities... whose policy is to NOT call 911 for their independent residents.
Every company has a right to their policies...and you have a right to know.
Don't miss this episode!!!
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Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Your mom has Alzheimer’s…. And you? … Have teenagers. So what do you do when your teenagers say, "No!" to spending time with grandma? Or maybe your mom thinks your 10 year old is actually you! With everything you have on your plate…how are you supposed to handle this!?
This week we’re talking with Counselor and RN, Alder Allensworth and Singer/Songwriter and Music therapist Brenda Freed about their picture book and program helping families have these conversations with their children and plan activities…so that even through the tough stages of Alzheimer’s…your family can continue to make memories with grandma.
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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
In this episode, founder of Inspired Senior Care, Leslie Fuller shares her family's story. She talks about what it was like when the strong one, the caregiver....the one no one was expecting to end up in the hospital...did. What the conversation about assisted living was like and how the process of moving was for them.
Leslie has her master of social work with a focus in gerontology. She worked in senior living for many years as an executive director then a regional dementia care manager. Today, she helps senior living communities communicate with their residents and staff to create a more resident focused, positive and welcoming community.
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Have you ever toured a senior living community… and it just didn’t feel right? Did you hear things or see things that made you feel like this was an institution and not a community? If you're not getting that warm welcoming feeling.. how can you be sure your mom or dad will? In this episode, we’re talking with the founder of Inspired Senior Care, Leslie fuller about what language to look for when you tour a senior living community.
Leslie has her master of social work with a focus in gerontology. She worked in senior living for many years as an executive director then a regional dementia care manager. Today, she helps senior living communities communicate with their residents and staff to create a more resident focused, positive and welcoming community.
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
JOHN BUYS UGLY HOUSES Have you ever seen these small signs on the side of the road? Did you know that these folks get lists of homes that have been paid off or are on a reverse mortgage and call the home owner? In many cases attempting to undervalue the home and buy it for a very low price. They could be calling your mom or dad or grandma.
I’m so excited to welcome Brian and Ranny Ray of Senior Home Partners…encompassing both the Real Estate and General Contractor side of home buying and selling. We’re discussing the investor and wholesaler market…so listen in! And find out who this John is and why he buys ugly houses!
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Monday Jul 10, 2023
Ep 108 Caregiver Resources with Guest Carrie Aalberts AKA Dementia Darling
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
This is our 4th episode in our caregiver series with Carrie Alberts, a.k.a. Dementia Darling. In this episode, we're talking about all her favorite resources for caregivers. These resources are for anyone. If you know someone with Alzheimer’s or any cognitive impairment or if you’re a caregiver in memory care or a private duty caregiver. You’ll want to check out this entire series. Just key word search Carrie or Dementia Darling! And you should definitely get to know Carrie! She's a certified dementia practitioner. She’s worked in senior living for a decade, has a degree in gerontology and a passion for caregivers! So listen in and share!
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Monday Jul 03, 2023
Ep 107 Dementia Tips with Guest Carrie Aalberts aka Dementia Darling
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
This week is our third episode in our caregiver series. I’m so excited to welcome back Carrie Alberts, a.k.a. Dementia Darling and if you’re listening right now and you’re thinking... Oh I didn’t mean to listen to a dementia episode… this episode isn’t for me… Then I definitely want you to listen in because these tips are for anyone interacting with someone who has dementia not just caregivers or people you know… and of course.. If you’re a caregiver or you work in senior living then you’re also in the right place!
Carrie is a certified dementia practitioner She’s worked in senior living for a decade, has a degree in gerontology and a passion for caregivers! So listen in and share!
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Last week we started our caregiver series with Carrie Aalberts aka dementia darling… with her top tip… finding your community and if you’re a caregiver or you know someone who is? you’ll definitely want to check it out… This episode is a continuation of our first conversation covering Carrie’s top tips for caregivers.
Carrie worked in senior living for a decade, has a degree in gerontology and a passion for caregivers and all these tips are so important. So here we go! From respite to gaslighting! Part 2 of our conversation with Carrie.
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