39. My Elder Loved One Is No Longer Safe in Their Home, What Are My Options?
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On this Magnificent Aging podcast Deirdre talks with Diana Lopes; Community Relations Director and Lauren Stowell; Executive Director at Maplewood of Danbury, CT. If you feel your elder loved ones are not safe in their home alone anymore and you think it may be time for a senior living community, you do not want to miss this podcast! In addition to outstanding senior care, Maplewood is dedicated to helping your loved ones find comfort in their everyday living. Enjoy listening!
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38. ADVENTURES in CONNECTION with Wayne Leiss
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ADVENTURES in CONNECTION with Wayne Leiss
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37. The Positive Effects of Art Lessons During the COVID19 Pandemic with Pierce the HeArt
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Deirdre talks with Dana Christos, River Glen Healthcare Center part of CareOne, & Joanne Y. Pierce Artist in Residence & Thomas Pierce, CEO of StreamHorseTV.
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36. Innocence, Aging & Insight: Personal Poems from the Journey
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What an inspiring podcast! On this Magnificent Aging Podcast #36, I speak with Jerri Mannion, author of Innocence, Aging & Insight: Personal Poems from the Journey. You will hear how Jerri wrote poetry to help her through an emotional time in her life. She has so many wonderful tips to share. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did, it is magnificent!
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35. Frank Magnante Explains the Benefits of Reverse Mortgages
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Frank Magnante explains how older adults can stay in their homes using a reverse mortgage.
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34. River Glen Series Part 2
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you will learn about Seasons Hospice and the beautiful ways they help families celebrate your loved one’s life. The organization is made up of compassionate and caring individuals. Season’s operates over 246 sites, across 30 states and are preferred providers with more than 60 health systems. Here are a few highlights:
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33. River Glen Series #1
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Deirdre talks with Dana Christos, of River Glen Healthcare Center, part of CareOne, & Chaim Gewirtzman of NCE Home Care.
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32. When Colder Climates No Longer Work for You
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Step out of the cold and into the warmth of this Magnificent Aging Podcast. Listen as Deirdre talks about life in Florida with Felicia Saraceno of Felicia’s Luxury Listings, Naples, FL. Enjoy!
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31. Donate Gardening Equipment
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Tip of the month!
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30. Reward Yourself with Better HEALTH
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Learn to exercise without fear
info_outlineMy guest today is Cynthia Perthuis who leads and owns the Senior Care Authority offices in New York City and Southwest Florida. Cynthia has a passion for helping others and advocating for those that do not have the ability to speak for themselves. Her own personal experience with her parents and her entrepreneurial background has helped so many family members with the stress of helping and caring for aging loved ones.
I thought today we could chat about “The Talk”. The Talk is having a discussion with a loved one about being alone in their home is no longer an option, it isn’t safe.
Are you trying to help someone who needs more care to make the decision to move out of their home?
Helping an older person choose to move from their home to assisted living is never easy. She answers:
What are the steps to having The Talk
What are the ways to have The Talk
Who should have The Talk
What are some things to watch out for
Cynthia is an advocate, providing guidance on elders staying at home, or seeking assisted living options, here are some of her suggestions:
- The talk with a parent/parents may require more than one conversation
- Baggage regarding the conversation- might be fear, other factors
- Begin the talk with pen and paper; record what you’re thinking
- Identify the players, before the talk- may include siblings, Attorney- they all need to be on the same page with the person impacted by the decision to move or stay in place
- Identify any challenges- financial, misinformation
- Teachable moments- 911 calls, for example
- Selfless phrases- it is about the person and not whoever begins the discussions
- Choose the correct time for the talk
- In-person tours of locations/virtual tours, and stipulate what is offered- trips, activities, food on offer
Favorite ice cream: Halo Top mint chocolate chip
The song that reminds you of your youth: Boys of Summer
Leisure time activity: Cynthia has recently discovered pickleball, yoga
Connect to Cynthia at www.scanyfl.com [email protected]
You can connect with me at [email protected] or listen to the Magnificent Aging Podcast.
Thank you for listening I appreciate you.