Desperately Seeking Senior Living

"I'm sorry...what did you say?"

After years of working in senior living, I still forget that this industry has its own language. A language most of the families I work with have never heard or know very little about. A language largely from the medical field... no doubt due to its creator Doctor Keren Wilson of Oregon. 

No matter where it came from, not knowing what you're being asked or what it all means for your loved one and their care....only adds to an already stressful search. In this episode, we're talking terminology through story...

NOTE: THIS EPIODE IS NOT AN ALPHABETICAL LIST of Terms 

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Despite the fact that dementia is a very individual disease - and that symptoms may vary - many memory care communities will not even consider a new resident with a Lewy body, Frontotemporal, Vascular or Alcohol Related Dementia diagnosis. They won’t even look at their medications or doctors notes.

This week we're looking at some of the symptoms of the different types of Dementia including Alzheimer's and why it can be more difficult to find care.

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You’ve made so many phone calls ... gone on tours and ultimately didn’t find what you were looking for. Let’s be honest....maybe you're not even really sure what you're supposed to be looking for or even need. So this week we’re going to talk about the help you may find along the way if you or someone you know is starting this journey. We're talking about what you can expect..what should happen and what you can ask for.

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It feels like it should be easy. You search..."my mom needs help going to the bathroom".  Or "care for my elderly parent" or "help for seniors". You google and you should be able to get a straightforward answer, right? You call the places that come up during your search and none of them can help. Almost all of our clients tried to find the right fit on their own before they found us. This week we're talking about why it's so hard!

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Many families struggle with disclosing their loved ones care needs especially if there are behaviors they find embarrassing or if they feel no-one could possible want to care for their loved one. Other families find financial information too private to share. Some families don't know what they should or shouldn't be sharing. In this episode we're talking about why it might not be a good idea to NOT disclose and when it might be ok.

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Some families have been turned away... some were faced with frazzled, nervous staff... other families reported feeling unwelcome. So what is this tour guide position, why does everyone seem so nervous when they're not available and why it is so hard to get the information you want. Don't miss this episode!!!

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There are things in life we take for granted…like driving. We jump in our car and take off to the grocery store without a thought. Loss of independence is one of the top things seniors report they fear. Not being able to drive is one of the biggest representations of that loss. So what are you supposed to do when you fear your loved one isn’t safe behind the wheel? In this episode, we’re talking about how to approach this conversation and what other families have done.

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Has your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or Dementia? Or have you told their Doctor you suspect they have a cognitive impairment? Then you may have heard about this test. Many families we work with are still confused about how it works and what impact it can have on finding the right assisted living or memory care. This week we're talking about how the test is scored and how senior living communities use the information.

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Caregiving is such a difficult job…It comes with so many emotions…loss, guilt, frustration, anger, sadness and fear. Despite your reasons for being a caregiver…there often comes a day when you make that move to assisted living.

But what if your mom or dad are asking you to continue helping them shower? What if the cost of medication management has you asking if you can do that for your mom after she moves into assisted living? 

Can you? Should you?

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You know your loved one best but when it comes to a nurse assessment…The community is balancing regulations and liabilities. Yes, They are providing care but they are also a company. A company that is subject to annual inspection and protecting their license as well as the caregivers and other residents. There are so many variables to consider. So what if you disagree with their assessment of your loved one?

Listen in and check out our doable download to find out!

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