Desperately Seeking Senior Living

So you and your siblings are taking care of your dad…you have shifts and a group text … even though you only have a few shifts a week… it feels like you’re constantly getting those text updates…or… you hire in home care for your mom but it seems like you’re always seeing a new caregiver and have to explain again the best way to care for your mom who has Alzheimer’s…If any of this sounds familiar you won’t want to miss this week's episode! I’m so excited to welcome Mike the Caregiver Guy and founder of CareTrainr, the caregiving app helping families communicate with caregivers, Doctors and each other!!!  CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com

Mom is completely independent and doesn’t need help with anything ….except…dad… she’s been the caregiver and you know it’s wearing her down…but even the mention of moving dad to memory care… causes panic. This week we’re getting creative to help keep mom and dad together! CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com

What if you have some money … Enough to move into a community today… but not enough to last for years…How do you choose the right community and what happens after you move in…and then… your money runs out? CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com

Your mom needs more assistance and needs to sell the house to pay for it… but she doesn’t want to leave her home…or your sister doesn’t want her to sell the house…or someone else is living in the house! Over the years…we’ve heard from so many families in this situation….so what exactly are you supposed to do if someone is keeping you from selling the house? CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com

Many of the families we work with are facing this exact issue! Their loved one may only be getting social security or a very small pension and neither are enough for that senior living community down the street. In this episode, we're looking at possible programs, assistance and ideas that may help. CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com

A couple of weeks ago we talked with Dr DeLon Canterbury about over medication in seniors… I was really taken by Dr DeLon’s personal story so I asked him to come back on the show…. today he shares the story of his grandmother who was over medicated in a care setting causing a very difficult journey for her and their entire family…. Listen in as Dr DeLon Shares the inspiration for his company GeriatRX…his grandma. CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com

Your parents really need more assistance but getting them to leave their home…their two huge dogs…cats and birds? Well that’s going to be a challenge! Sometimes the obstacles to moving into a senior living community or an adult family home....weren’t what you were expecting! CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com

How many medications is your loved one on? 10, 20, 30? If it's more than 5 it may be too many!!! Are they experiencing new confusion? Falls? Are med reviews a quick 5 minute..."Are you still taking these meds?" If you answered yes to any of these, DON'T MISS this episode! We're talking with Dr. DeLon Canterbury with GeriatRx, a company dedicated to helping seniors reduce medications they don't need! CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com

No one wants to get that phone call from their Assisted Living. The one where they say....."We need to talk about your Mom." Many times those living in Assisted Living may develop memory loss making it impossible to continue living in that environment. Moving is a big deal!! What can you do to help buy some time while you look for Memory Care? CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com

Have you toured a memory care community and thought there was absolutely NO WAY you would ever move your mom "IN THERE"! Well....you are not alone. Many families find that the memory care communities they tour have resident who are way more advanced than their loved one. So today...we're taking a look at 5 questions to ask yourself if you'r considering Assisted Living for your loved one who has Alzheimer's. Check out the 5 questions plus a bonus question in our Doable Download! CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com Email us your questions! www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com