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.
Podcast Description
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
Jul 3, 2023
Jul 3, 2023
37 min
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!Â
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!Â
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Need help with your situation? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
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Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
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@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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Jun 26, 2023
Jun 26, 2023
31 min
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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Need help with your situation? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Hit 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!!Â
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
14 min
You visit your mom once a week to fill her pill box but you worry she’s not taking her medications, so you give her a call every day just to make sure. Or maybe your dad lives with you because he just isn’t safe living alone and even though he doesn't need much help, you make his meals every day.Â
Sound familiar? You’re a caregiver and it’s time to find your tribe! I’m so excited to welcome Carrie Aalberts aka Dementia darling to the show! If you don’t know her yet…you’ll want to! She’s worked in senior living for a decade, has a Master of Science focused in Gerontology, is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and has a passion for caregivers! This week’s episode on finding your community as a caregiver kicks off a series with Carrie that you won’t want to miss!Â
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Need help with your situation? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Hit 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!!Â
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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Jun 12, 2023
Jun 12, 2023
8 min
How many times have you cringed watching your mom almost trip over her dog? And what happens when you’re not there? What to do with your parent's beloved cat or dog can be a brutal conversation. In this episode, we talk about knowing when it's time to have the conversation about pets and other possible options to giving them up.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Need help with your situation? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Hit 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!!Â
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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Jun 5, 2023
Jun 5, 2023
9 min
The time has come for your mom to move into senior living and she’s NOT happy about it. She keeps talking about how she’s losing her independence but you see it as gaining the freedom to do more since she won’t have to worry about keeping up with the house. So what’s she talking about? This week we’re looking at what this loss might look like for your loved one and ways you can help.
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Need help with your situation? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Hit 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!!Â
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023
9 min
Many of our clients have told us they spent hours on the internet… which led them to countless phone calls…which led them nowhere! So why is it so hard to find what you’re looking for? Listen in!
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Need help with your situation? Hire Valerie to help you plan for the right senior living & care
 THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, subscriibing, liking 👍, telling others 📣 about the show!!Â
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
7 min
Do you know your Mom or Dad or Grandpa's birthday? Are you sure? This week we're talking about why a birthdate could be wrong and why it's so important for seniors!
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Need help with your situation? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Hit 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!!Â
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
7 min
21 days, 12 days, 42 days… zero days. These are just some of the states and how long they’ll hold your mom or dad’s apartment while they’re in the hospital on vacation or in a skilled nursing facility. Listen in to Sarah's story and find out what her options were!
CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES
Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!
Need help with your situation? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!
Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?Â
Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com
Hit 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!!Â
@desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable
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