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If you've got an older parent or loved one, you might be noticing little things that make you wonder if it's time to step in a bit more. Maybe you're seeing signs you need a little extra support, but you're not sure how to bring it up or even what to do next.

Ellen Donovan is an RN Senior Care Consultant, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and President of One Life Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps older adults and their families navigate the many challenges associated with late-life care, including late-life care planning, patient advocacy, aging in place, community selection and placement, and crisis management. 

We'll talk about how to recognize the signs that it's time to give them more attention, how to have the talk in a way that's loving and respectful. And finally, how to take action to ensure they get the help they need, as well as you.  So grab your coffee, take a deep breath and let's dive in.

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Try one new thing every day that you can do to take care of yourself. 

References in the Episode

• The Caregiver's Advocate: A Complete Guide to Support and Resources
•  25 Tools for Life

About Ellen Ellen Donovan is an RN Senior Care Consultant, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and President of One Life Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps older adults and their families navigate the many challenges associated with late-life care, including late-life care planning, patient advocacy, aging in place, community selection and placement, and crisis management.  Ellen has devoted her entire 30-plus-year nursing career to providing the best outcomes for older adults and now brings this expertise to the senior care community in a new and unique way.

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