Desperately Seeking Senior Living

Have your parents had to separate because one needed more care and couldn't stay home? Angie's family went through this exact situation. After more than 50 years of marriage, her mom had to move to a nursing home leaving her dad home alone. They also found themselves in a situation where her mom has to have a roommate....some have been good and some not so much...Check out our doable download for...

I'm so excited to be talking with Amanda Kirilenko about this topic! We encounter so many families who feel guilty about moving their parents from home to senior living. Why is it so hard and how will we feel someday when it's our time?  Have you had these tough conversations with your parents? How did it go? Send us an email at FamillyTalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com CLICK HERE for our DOA...

In this episode. I'm sharing my family's story which took place long before I worked in senior living. My brothers and I watched as our father succumbed to his illness which caused dementia and hallucinations but didn't take away his sense of humor. I'm also really excited to welcome guest host Max Oppenheimer. Thanks Max, for helping me tell my story. CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL...

Have you ever considered using music as a tool in caregiving? Not just turning on the radio....but being intentional and trying new things? We're so excited to welcome Music Therapist and Owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy, Alexis Baker to the show. She's sharing some great tips and strategies for using music in caregiving. Listen in for a fun episode and I promise....we're not singing! COUPON CODE...

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 d...

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!  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...

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.   CLICK HERE for our...

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 -  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.   CLICK HER...

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 O...

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!   CLICK HERE For our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES   Follow us on INSTAGRAM...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 d...

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 bon...

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 vide...

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!   DOABLE DOWNLOAD with a BONUS TIP from LEE   Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!   Would you like to be a guest on the show and share your story...

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.   Click Here for our Doable Download with Full Show Notes   Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doa...

Are all Memory Care Communities alike? In this episode Troy-Skott shares what it was like finding a memory care community for his step-father and how his family handled it when they had to move him over and over before finding the right fit for Jack.   This episode's DOABLE DOWNLOAD   Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!   More from Valerie: Clear Path Senior Living Solutions Would you lik...

Listen in as Floy describes what it was like being Executor for her brother Dale and sister-in-law June's estate and then years later, POA and Trustee for June after her brother passed away.  Click here for this episode's DOABLE DOWNLOAD worksheet Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips! Would you like to be a guest on the show and share your story? We're looking for families who have been thr...

If I'm independent in my home - why should I move to an independent living community? Listen in as Max Oppenheimer answers one of the questions families ask most...Do we need Independent Living ? What exactly IS Independent Living? Wouldn't I just stay in my home if I was independent?   Click here for the DOABLE DOWNLOAD and a BONUS tip from Max! Click here for full show notes   Follow us on INSTA...

Meet your host Valerie Borgman and learn more about the show!   More from Valerie: Clear Path Senior Living Solutions

A Podcast for sons, daughters, grandkids and spouses who suddenly find themselves tangled in the search for senior living and care. Let us help you turn desperate to doable! Would you like to be a guest on the show? We're looking for more families to share their story of what they went through searching for senior living and care. Email us today! familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com