I recorded this #podcast episode before the #LosAngeles fires. If you missed the footage of the evacuation of the #skillednursing home… it was riveting. It was so difficult to watch… especially as the wind picked up blowing embers right through the crowd of workers and seniors. I have been through a community fire that turned out to be very small. The not knowing was hard but I can’t imagine the knowing these staff members had… the families had…their vulnerable loved ones had.
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SAFETY is one of the top concerns when choosing a senior living community but it’s also something most consider a given. Senior Living SHOULD BE SAFE right?
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The truth is that all communities are NOT created equal
ASK THESE QUESTIONS when you tour:
➡️Does the community follow or exceed required safety and natural disaster training?
➡️Do new staff members get safety training right away or do they have to wait for the next scheduled team training?
➡️Do they have their state or local inspections readily available for you to review and discuss?
➡️Is their nurse on staff or on call?
➡️Do they regularly review their safety policies?
Tune in to our latest episode for more essential questions to ask and red flags to watch out for. Let’s keep our seniors safe and thriving together! #SeniorLiving #FamilyFirst #SafetyMatters #memorycare #assistedliving
Drop a ❤️ for L.A. County Caregivers & First Responders!!
💭 Pro tip: Save this post for when you’re ready to consider moving your mom or dad to an assisted living or memory care community.
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Sending all my thoughts and prayers to California and anyone caring for an aging loved one #caregiver ...or who works in #seniorliving and everyone who works to help our #aging loved ones including all first responders!! ❤️
I started 2025 with an episode addressing a very common question from #familycaregivers👇
💁♀️ How safe is my mom or dad in #assistedliving or #memorycare?
I recount my own experience working in a senior living community that had a fire. It was so scary and it was nothing compared to what California is experiencing. Nothing like what I saw last night on the news of the skilled nursing facility that had to evacuate.
✨In this episode I outline what to look for and questions to ask as you tour communities.
👉 Does the community follow or exceed required safety and natural disaster training?
👉Do new staff members get safety training right away or do they have to wait for the next scheduled team training?
👉Do they have their state or local inspections readily available for you to review and discuss?
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Do you work in senior living? Drop a ❤️ if your community has great safety training
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Why #seniorliving could be the adventure of a lifetime! Need some reasons to convince your mom or dad or siblings?
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In episode 152 of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, I explore WHY senior living and how to bring up the conversation. 💪 #Caregiving #NewAdventures
Your dad used to be the life of the party and now… he stopped getting coffee with the guys.🥹
Your mom used to talk to you about all the fun things she was doing with her friends and now…she seems down and consumed with Doctors appointments.🥹
Your dad used to sing for anyone who would listen…but no one’s listening anymore.
Your mom stopped painting.🥹
These are all signs your loved one may be isolating at home and it could be time for a conversation about senior living.
Scroll to find out how to bring up senior living!
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How is senior living better than home?
❤️No more chores equals more time for things they used to love to do
❤️Built in community when you want it privacy when you need it
❤️Opportunities to meet new people and try new things
❤️A place to share passions and expertise
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🎧For more doable tips check out Desperately Seeking Senior Living wherever you listen to #podcasts 🎙️subscribe and follow us on YouTube! @desperatetodoable
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@clearpathsls.com #makeitdoable #desperatetodoable #caregiver #memorycare #assistedliving
❄️ Winter’s chill can be tough on seniors. In this episode, explore why #seniorliving might be the warm embrace your family needs!! Take the first step towards peace of mind today. 💪 #Caregiving #NewAdventures
Asking for help can be difficult! Your dad wants to keep doing all the things to take care of the house and your mom doesn’t realize how dangerous walking to get the mail can be this time of year! 😳
Scroll to find out how to bring up senior living!
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How are you supposed to talk about your fears?
❄️Share how the conversation about senior living is coming from how much you care about your mom or dad
❄️Remind them that giving up chores equals more time for things they used to love to do
❄️Assure them that they WILL be a part of all decisions
❄️Discuss a staycation! They can just give it a try!
🎧For more doable tips check out Desperately Seeking Senior Living wherever you listen to #podcasts 🎙️subscribe and follow us on YouTube! @desperatetodoable
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@clearpathsls.com #makeitdoable #desperatetodoable #caregiver #memorycare #assistedliving
Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? 🎄 You’re not alone. Listen to our latest episode as we talk about navigating tough conversations on senior care. Remember, it’s all about love and care for our family. ❤️ #Holidays #FamilyMatters #podcast
Your dad made your brother promise to never make him leave his home but you’re the one he calls when he needs help so you know that living at home isn’t working….but no-one sees what you see.
Scroll to find out how to make it through this holiday!
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How are you supposed to talk about your fears and still enjoy the holiday?
👉Share how the conversation about senior living is coming from how much you care.
👉Share what you really fear.. is it a fall? Is it that day your mom won’t be able to reach you when she needs help?
👉Discuss tech like life alert that can help your mom or dad stay in their home longer.
👉Discuss a staycation! They can give senior living a try!
🆘Ask for help. If you’re the one doing all the helping…it may be time to ask your siblings or other family members to chip in! After all…your health and happiness matters too.❤️
🎧For more doable tips check out Desperately Seeking Senior Living wherever you listen to #podcasts 🎙️subscribe and follow us on YouTube! @desperatetodoable
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@clearpathsls.com #makeitdoable #desperatetodoable #caregiver #memorycare #assistedliving
🎉Home for the holidays means joy, love, and… realizing your mom or dad might need some help!
✨Haven’t been home for a while?
🌟Is your Mom’s house not as tidy as usual?
✨Are you smelling smells you shouldn’t smell?!
🌟Is she forgetting things she would never forget?
Join me this Monday on Desperately Seeking Senior Living... The #Podcast 🎙️ as I tackle why this is the perfect time to talk about #seniorliving and how to approach the conversation!
🏡❤️ #HolidayTalks #caregiver #MakeItDoable @clearpathsls #desperatetodoable
HELP!!!! #caregivers How do you find someone who can help you as you’re searching for additional care or an #assistedliving or #memorycare community?
This question comes up a lot! Keep scrolling for where to find the help you need!
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First let me ask you this question: Where are you located? 📍If you’re in WA State….private message me and I will personally help you on your journey to finding the right senior living and care. ❤️
Ok… if you feel up to a little more searching 🔎👀 I’m going to give you two websites where you can search for a consultant in your area 👇
BUT If the thought of navigating ONE MORE WEBSITE 🙈 drives you crazy? Then you can STILL 👩💻 Private message me and I’ll help you find someone in your area! ❤️
It’s that simple! 💃
Message me or visit one of these two websites!
✨Society of Senior Advisors
www.csa.us
OR
✨National Placement and Referral Alliance
www.npralliance.org
✨Don’t forget to save this post and share with someone you know who could use some help!
🎧For more doable tips check out Desperately Seeking Senior Living wherever you listen to #podcast 🎙️subscribe and follow us on YouTube! @desperatetodoable
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In our upcoming episode, we continue our conversation with Ginni Ryan, Senior VP of Operations at @RevelCommunities, who shares deeply personal stories that transformed her approach to senior care planning.
“Don’t wait for the crisis” — a message that hits differently coming from someone who’s seen both sides of the senior living industry. Ginni brings 20+ years of senior living expertise, but it was her own family’s experience that drives her mission to help families plan ahead.
🔍 In this powerful conversation with Ginni, we unpack:
• Why even senior living executives struggle with family resistance
• The reality of managing career, kids, and aging parents
• How her aunt’s story shaped her leadership at Revel
• Professional insights on when to start the care conversation
As SVP of Operations at Revel Communities, Ginni has guided countless families through transitions. But today, she’s sharing the raw truth about her own family’s journey.
💡 Preview: “Change is hard. Moving in a different direction is hard. But crisis? Crisis is harder.” - Ginni Ryan
🎧 Full episode drops Monday. Click the link in bio to listen when it drops.
Share your story below 👇 Are you facing resistance while trying to plan ahead for family care?
#SeniorLiving #RevelCommunities #ElderCare #SeniorCare #HealthcarePodcast #CaregiverSupport #SeniorHousing #AgingParents #caregiver
you’re the only #caregiver in the family!!! No-one else may see just how much you’re doing for your mom or dad or sibling or even your neighbor!
READ ON FOR #doabletips
So what are you supposed to do when everything is falling on your shoulders this holiday season?
Whatever holiday you celebrate, here are some tips to make it through!
3. Acknowledge the stress. Feel the feelings…it’s the only way to step #2
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Still feeling overwhelmed?
❤️Comment HELP and I’ll share more with my Desperate to Doable Guide for the Holidays!
⭐️Are you in WA State and just want some personal HELP with finding in-home care or a senior living or memory care community? Private Message me! I can help you❤️
⭐️Don’t forget to share this post with a family caregiver you know who needs help or save it for when you need it!
For more help on your search! Check out Desperately Seeking Senior Living… The Podcast
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What’s the mistake that we see #caregivers make? It’s so common and it’s so easy to make!!!
Here’s the MISTAKE and Keep Reading for how we can HELP!!
❤️One of the most common mistakes we see #familycaregivers make is
Waiting too long to ask for help🥺
I totally get it!!! It’s so hard for me to ask for help too!! But there are so many who can help you as you are caring for your loved one and find yourself overwhelmed and stressed out!!! 😳
So How do you find that help?? How do you find #memorycare or #assistedliving or #homecare
❤️Comment HELP and I’ll share two reputable national organizations who can connect you with someone just like me in your area.
I’m a member of both organizations!!
⭐️Are you in WA State? Or are you SO DONE with Googling that you just want HELP with this part too? Then Private Message me and I’ll personally help you find the help you need!
⭐️Don’t forget to share this post with a family caregiver you know needs help or save it for when you need it!
For more help on your search! Check out Desperately Seeking Senior Living… The Podcast
LISTEN 🎧 & Subscribe! 🆕 Episode every other Monday!
🎙️EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRY INSIGHT... 👇
Have you listened yet?
“Here’s what fascinated me about this conversation with Revel Communities Sr. VP Ginni Ryan... they aren’t trying to be everything to everyone. They’re crystal clear on their mission - true independent living with zero compromise.
As a consultant, I see so many communities blur the lines between independent and assisted living. But Ginni’s perspective is different. Instead of focusing on care needs, Revel focuses on lifestyle desires.
Yes, they have the high-end partnerships:
• Concierge medicine
• On-site physical therapy
• Personal training
But as Ginni explains, these aren’t care services - they’re lifestyle amenities that support independence.
This conversation challenged my own consulting approach. Maybe we need to stop asking seniors “what care do you need?” and start asking “what life do you want to live?”
Make sure to listen 🎧Trust me - you need to hear this perspective.
What do you think? Has the industry been too quick to merge independent and assisted living models? Share your thoughts below 👇
#SeniorLiving #SeniorCare #RevelCommunities #HealthcareConsulting #SeniorHousing #RetirementLiving #IndustryInsights #SeniorCarePodcast
Most communities offer a place to live, but what about a built-in friend to guide you through the transition? 🏡✨
In our next episode, we chat with Ginni Ryan of @revelcommunities and learn about their unique approach to welcoming new residents and helping them feel at home from day one.
In the episode we’ll learn:
✨How important a personalized welcome from the entire team is 🤝
✨About the “get-to-know-you” phase, and the importance of learning each resident’s interests
✨Community events like breakfasts, happy hours and how important they are to a residents comfort and happiness
Ready to learn more about how a sense of belonging starts from the very first step?
🎙️ Click the link 🔗 in the bio to subscribe and get a notification when Episode 150 of Desperately Seeking Senior Living is out
#SeniorLiving #CommunityMatters #AgingWithPurpose #IndependentLiving #retirementcommunity
