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For all the sons, daughters, grandkids, spouses and ALL caregivers who suddenly find themselves tangled in the search for senior living and care. We’re interviewing real families who have been through the process. We’re talking tips, red tape and industry speak.
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You Think Mom Needs More Help - She Doesn't - Who's Right? EP 173 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Valerie Lynn explores the “line in the sand” - the point when living independently may need to look a little different. From falls and driving to showering, housekeeping, medications and home safety, you’ll learn why your definition of “needs help” may be very different from your loved one’s. Instead of starting with “You’re not safe at home,” Valerie shares questions that can help families understand what their loved one values, identify the
From Moving Across States to Finding Help in Unexpected Places: Jessica Guthrie's 12 Year + Caregiving Journey - EP 172 (opens the original)
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When Jessica Guthrie’s mom, Constance, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at just 65 years old, Jessica was only 26. Nearly 12 years later, Jessica has experienced the caregiving journey through changing routines, wandering, researching memory care, hiring in-home caregivers, moving back into her childhood home, hospice and now providing around-the-clock care for her mom in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s. In this deeply personal conversation, Jessica returns to Desperately Seeking Senior
Caregiving & Your Other Job - What Every Boss Should Know - EP 171 (opens the original)
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What happens when caregiving collides with the workplace? In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Valerie sits down with caregiving strategist and Alzheimer's advocate Jessica C. Guthrie to explore the business side of caregiving. Together, they discuss the challenges millions of working family caregivers face while balancing careers, caring for aging loved ones and navigating systems that aren't always designed to support them. Jessica shares why empathy in leadership isn't just c
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