Tag: Having Conversations
Tour Senior Communities to Find the Best Fit
We don't spend enough time finding out everything we need to know. Have you got your legal paperwork done? Ellie Brown from Chateau Retirement joins Suzanne to talk about how to find resources for seniors that many people don't even know exist, and strategies for touring senior living communities.
Top 3 Ways to Help Declining Loved Ones
Ellie Brown from Chateau Retirement Communities joins Suzanne to share how families can best support their senior loved ones. Ellie shares her top three tips for getting through the transition when a loved one starts struggling/
Facing Denial: Dad’s Not Fine, He’s Declining
What signs of aging are of concern as we're supporting our senior loved ones? Ellie Brown from Chateau Retirement Communities joins Suzanne to talk about the warning signs and facing up to the various dynamics of denials, not just from ourselves, but also our loved ones.
Our Parents Fib About Their Health, and What To Do About It
L.E. "Ellie" Brown from Chateau Retirement Communities joins Suzanne to talk about how to best support our senior loved ones, particularly as they get older and might need to consider senior living. Ellie works with families every day, and shares common situations that she encounters as families try to help their loved ones. Ellie is Vice President Sales - Strategic Market Analysis, Branding & Sales Leadership for Chateau Retirement.
Ways Families Can Support Struggling Seniors
Daphne Davis of Pinnacle Senior Placements joins Suzanne to offer tips for dealing with complex family dynamics of helping a struggling senior loved one. Be the son and daughter, don't try to parent your parent.
Warning Signs That Mom Is Struggling at Home
When do you start discussing having more care for mom and dad? Oftentimes, people wait too long. In this segment, Daphne Davis of Pinnacle Senior Placements offers the broad picture health analogy of a three-legged stool: hydration, medication, and nutrition, which balance fine so long as all three are done well. Daphne gives us some warning signs that it may be time to have that dreaded conversation with a senior loved one that they could benefit from some assistance at home.
Realizing Mom Needs Help at Home
Daphne Davis joins Suzanne to talk about crossroads and transitions. One of the most difficult parts of aging with families is being unprepared for life's changes. When adult children realize that mom or dad may need some help, broaching the topic can be challenging. A longtime contributor to Answers for Elders, Daphne Davis is President of Pinnacle Senior Placements.
Key Questions to Ask About Senior Living
Tina Hall from Era Living lists crucial questions to ask a senior living community, such as seeing their most recent state survey. What's their turnover rate? How's the food? What type of activities do they have? Do they accept Medicaid if you run out of money? What care options do they have? And many more.
What Happens If I Outlive My Money?
Tina Hall from Era Living talks about planning for your future as you age. Ultimately equity in your home will probably pay for your senior care, but what if it's not enough?
How to Tell Family About Senior Living
Tina Hall from Era Living joins Suzanne to talk about how to start having difficult considerations with your family about your future senior living plans.