Aging in Style with Lori Williams

What are Residential Senior Care homes, what type of care do they provide, and who would be a good fit as a resident?

In this episode of Aging in Style with Lori Williams, Lori sits down with Jennifer Davis, founder of Davis Family Elder Care to discuss all aspect of this type of senior housing, and what inspired her to open her own residential care home.

The passion to work with seniors runs deep in Jennifer's family, as both her and her husband's grandparents suffered from dementia later in life and required senior care. That inspired the couple to adapt a multifamily home into a fully-accessible senior facility.

In this interview, Jennifer explains the differences and similarities between assisted living and residential care homes, how they inspire seniors to find new a purpose, and how their residents are thriving and picking up new skills! Take a listen as Jennifer shares inspirational resident stories of growth, independence and companionship.

Topics discussed:

-Residential Care homes

-Dementia-Dementia and Alzheimer's disease

-Finding purpose and self-worth as a senior

-Sense of belonging in a new environment

-Differences between dementia care and assisted living care

-Who qualifies for Residential Care homes

-Caring for seniors during Covid-19

-Residential Care homes are equipped for dementia care and assisted care

-Davis Family Elder Care work on seniors' sense or self-worth and purpose by not taking away chores and daily tasks that seniors used to do while living at their previous home.

-Family style meals inspire a family feel and a sense of continuation as they transition to this elderly care facility.

-More than just bingo and karaoke, Jennifer is harnessing the power of technology to keep seniors active and moving during the Covid-19 pandemic.

-Residential Care Homes can provide a high level of care for their residents - including dementia care, mobility (1-2 person transfers), incontinence care and more. They can also bring in services for wound care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Hospice, etc.

To learn more about Davis Family Elder Care, please visit:

https://davisfamilyeldercare.com

https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyEC

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Lori explores Home Care and Home Health with Kevin Jones, Owner of BrightStar Care Flower Mound. Kevin and his wife Terry bought the Flower Mound franchise five years ago as they were looking to transition careers and do meaningful work for the community.  

Kevin is a certified Senior Advisor with expertise on health care and other needs for seniors and in this week's episode, he shares the path to owning a senior care franchise, caring for the elderly during COVID-19 times and how his team is providing concierge quality service in a time of uncertainty.

Kevin explains the differences and similarities of Home Care (non-medical) and Home Health (medical), and provides clear examples that explain how each one is paid for, including private pay, Medicare, Commercial Insurance and in some cases the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit. Kevin shares how BrightStar Care onboards team members and customers and reveals their thorough hiring processes.

Takeaways from this episode:

-Home health is medical care that is provided in the home, prescribed by a physician and oftentimes it includes services provided by a nurse such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. 

-Home health is medical care, therefore it's paid for by medical insurance.

-Home Care includes helping someone with their personal care, preparing meals or doing some light housekeeping, helping keep them from falling when they're in the home.

-Most of the time, Home Care isn't covered by health insurance.

-BrightStar care locations are independently audited by Joint Commission, an accredited company that audits healthcare organizations and hospitals. 

Topics discussed in this episode:
-Home Care 

-Working with your Spouse

-Buying a Senior Care Franchise

-Background Checks for Caregivers

-Caregiver Stories-Differences between Home Care and Home Health

-CDC Guidelines

-BrightStar Care on Undercover Boss

To contact Kevin Jones and learn more about BrightStar Care please follow the links below:
214 800 5566
[email protected]
www.brightstarcare.com/flower-mound
https://www.facebook.com/BSCFlowerMound

Correction: In this Podcast it's mentioned that Undercover Boss is available on Netflix. That is no longer the case -Undercover Boss' BrightStar Care episode can be found on CBS' All Access package: https://www.cbs.com/shows/undercover_boss/video/1884813695/undercover-boss-brightstar-care/

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In this episode of Aging in Style, Lori explains the ins and outs of senior housing, how to pay for each one, and gives real life examples of seniors who have made the transition to each type of senior housing. 

After 13 years of working with hundreds of Texans who looked to transition, Lori has become an expert in Active Living, Independent living, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Residential Care Homes or Nursing Homes (or Rehab). Take note as Lori explains every option in detail, including the lifestyle options and requirements of each one!

Takeaways from this episode:

-Nursing homes aren't the only option for seniors looking to move into a care facility.

-Lifestyle, care needs and budget are the most important things when considering senior living options. 

-Most seniors delay moving out of their home because they (incorrectly) believe they'll have to part ways with their furry friends once they move into a senior facility.

-Residential care homes, nursing homes and memory care do NOT take pets- just check with the facility first.

-Private pay includes social security, income, any pension savings, IRAs, proceeds from the sale of a home, VA Aid & Attendance.-Independent Living is a very popular choice and it's also called All inclusive, All Inclusive Retirement Community or The Cruise Ship On Land. 

-The Level of care is determined by the community's nurse responsible for assessing the resident's needs.

-Many residents find a new purpose and a new lifestyle after moving to many of these facilities. 

-Googling communities in your area isn't enough to provide a clear view of the options out there: Using a service, such as Lori Williams - Senior Services, to help you narrow down your options based on lifestyle, care needs (if any), geographic location and budget will take the stress and uncertainty out of the transition to senior living.

Topics discussed in this episode:
-Types of senior housing available

-Active Living/55+/Senior Apartments-Independent Living/Retirement Community

-Assisted Living

-Memory Care

-Assisted Living/Memory Care Combination

-Residential Care Homes/Group Homes/Care Homes

-Nursing Home/Skilled Nursing Facility/Rehab-Private Pay - what does that mean?

-Medicare vs Medicaid in a Skilled Nursing Facility

-Pets at senior facilities

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What is a day like in a senior center? 

Lori Williams sits down with Jaime Jaco Cooper from Flower Mound's Senior Center for a behind the scenes look at what Senior Centers look like in a normal day (pre-COVID-19), who joins it (you'll be surprised!), and how they put together their active programming (it's more than just bingo!).

In this episode, Lori and Jaime explain the role and impact that senior centers have in the 50+ population, how Universities take part in furthering seniors' education, and how creative writing, line dancing, and fundraisers, make senior centers a lovely place to be! 

To avoid the danger of senior isolation in times of COVID-19, Jamie explains how they had to pivot and how they stayed connected to all members of their community via Facebook, and how seniors have stepped up to the challenge.

Takeaways from this episode:

-Senior centers can accept members as young as 50 years old, and their programming varies according to their location.

-Senior Centers are the place for people to connect, to find purpose, and offer a wide range of active programming, well-being activities and even upskilling classes!

-Senior Centers can be run by the town, county or not paid by taxpayers dollars at all.

-Flower Mound's Senior Center has organized intricate food competitions, welcomed 'the greatest Elvis impersonator of all time', and often runs out of space for dancing classes.

-Many Senior Centers offer bus services to help seniors stay out of the steering wheel. 

Flower Mound Senior Center:
https://www.facebook.com/FlowerMoundSeniorsInMotion/https://www.flower-mound.com/seniors?fbclid=IwAR2x56YeDoKSp7sj0B4HiIxqDqWNH0fDhfyps2fJ61GyXWiHq4__BObkwfo(972) 874-6110
[email protected]

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Aging is a unique journey for every single one of us: we all have different needs and experience different levels of independence. In this episode, Lori Williams discusses the ins and outs of Independent Living, with Kristin Woods from Holiday Retirement. Kristin has worked with some of the biggest names in the senior living industry including Brookdale, where she received training in Dementia Care techniques. 

In this episode, Kristin explains the biggest myths about Independent Living, who can apply and the most common fallacies of this type of senior care facility. With a growing senior population, Texas offer a plethora of options but with that it also comes a lot of overwhelming choices: Lori and Kristin explain how Independent Living can improve seniors' quality of life in a huge way and help them find a new purpose after retirement.Kristin also shares the main three things that happen when a senior moves to Independent Living, and the surprising way in which depression can affect seniors' brains!

Also, stay tuned until the end to hear about why Independent Living is called the "cruise ship on the ground" and to hear incredible stories of Texas seniors who aren't holding back in their life goals even as they celebrate 107 years of life!

Takeaways from this episode:

-Pets are welcomed in most Independent Living facilities, including dogs, cats and birds!-Independent Living can really help seniors come out of their isolation and make the most of their 'golden years'.

-COVID-19 has limited a lot of activities in senior communities but it has also become a way to learn about residents' hidden talents as more seniors volunteered for daily activities.

-Holiday Retirement has 260 senior communities spread across the United States.-Many communities have transportation and all bills included (electricity, water, sewer and sometimes cable TV).

-During COVID-19 Holiday Retirement enhanced their cleaning protocols, which resulted in 44% lower infection rates, compared to the national average.

-Seniors are more protected against risk living in senior communities as they have people taking care of their grocery shopping, driving them to doctors appointments and having a registered professional ensuring their medication is set correctly.

-Senior communities offer both indoor and outdoor options for seniors to stay active and get their daily steps! 

Connect to Kristin Woods, Regional Director Of Sales And Marketing at Holiday Retirement:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-woods-46b9939/
https://www.holidaytouch.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kristin.woods.5682
https://www.instagram.com/kristin.woods.1874/

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What's the biggest difference between a senior and a young person selling their home? Lori Williams sat down with Tricia Spurrier, a Real Estate Agent specialized in senior transition to discuss the facts, fears and processes that seniors face when it's time to "move on".

Tricia, who has been working in the senior world for over 20 years, reveals the bigger obstacles that seniors face when a home has become too much to manage, and shares her tips for the adult children going through the process of helping parents get 'unstuck' from their stuff. In this episode, Tricia also shares what to do when your home represents your life, and how the power of language can help shift seniors' emotional connection to the home and help them move forward. 

Takeaways from this episode:

-There are now more housing options for seniors than back in the 70s, and they offer different ways to improve seniors' quality of life.

-The overwhelming fear of the unknown is one of the biggest deterrents for people when it comes to 'rightsizing'.

-Sometimes professional help is required to help seniors get unstuck from their stuff.

-Life events rare really the catalyst of real estate market movements.

-Now is the time to sell your home.

Connect to Tricia Spurrier:
www.thespurriergroup.kw.com
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciaspurrier/
https://www.facebook.com/tricia.spurrier/about

If you wish to suggest a topic, be a guest or want to support the podcast please email [email protected] or reach out online: https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/
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https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/

Topics covered on this episode:

-Senior Living options

-Senior Living Housing

-How to downsize

-How to help parents downsize

-What is rightsizing

-Senior Care Options

-Senior Living for parents

-Senior Living in Texas

-Real Estate Agent for seniors

-Senior Living Specialist-Covid-19 

-Covid-19 Real Estate Market

-How Covid-19 is affecting the housing market

Lori Williams is an optimist by nature who truly believes that you can follow your dreams no matter your age. In the first episode of Aging in Style, Lori shares her personal journey and how she followed her passion, ultimately creating her dream job in her mid 50s. 

In this episode, she is providing invaluable support to her community (even during pandemic times)!Having spent the past 13 years working with seniors gave Lori expertise on all aspects of aging, and so each week Lori will demystify all aspects of Senior Living, discuss senior resources with other experts, and interview inspirational seniors who are proving that you can age in style, no matter your circumstances. 

Takeaways from this episode:

-We're all aging, so we might as well enjoy the ride and make the most of it.

-There are five different types of senior living: we need to move past the stereotype that "nursing homes" are the only housing option.

-Lori reinvented herself in her mid 50s, and she is hoping that others see the potential for self-growth, no matter their age.

-There are senior facilities that accept dogs & cats.

-There's a true spirit of camaraderie in senior communities that seniors may be missing out if they're living at home alone. 

If you wish to suggest a topic, be a guest or want to support the podcast please email [email protected] or reach out online:
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https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/

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https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/

Topics covered on this podcast:

-Positive aspects of aging

-Aging in Style

-Senior Resources

-Senior Living

-Types of Senior Care

-Senior Care Myths

-Senior Care Facts

-Senior Care in America

-Senior Living Misconceptions

-Senior living 

-Senior Activities

-Senior Communities

-Life Stories

-55+ Active Community