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Hosted by Valerie Lynn Borgman · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 173 episodes
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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. Let us help you go from desperate to doable!
Valerie Lynn Borgman hosts Desperately Seeking Senior Living, a education show with 173 episodes published.
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, wa
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 busi
For more than 20 years, Ed Taylor helped care for his grandmother through dementia - long before he ever considered himself a caregiver. In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Ed shares the realities of fa
You moved your loved one into assisted living, signed the paperwork and finally exhaled… then came the phone call no family wants to receive: “We can no longer meet their care needs.” In this episode, Valerie breaks down
You can do everything “right” and still walk away feeling unsure - and that doesn’t mean you failed. This episode gently walks you through the difference between something being wrong and something simply not being right
Getting a call that your dad is being discharged from the hospital can send you straight into panic mode - especially when you know there’s no safe plan waiting at home. In this episode, we talk about why hospitals move
You tried everything. You rearranged your life, asked for help and honored your loved one’s wish to stay at home by bringing in in-home care. But what happens when it still isn’t working? In this episode of Desperately S
Making decisions about senior living can feel overwhelming - especially when you’ve promised a loved one they could stay at home. When care needs change, families often feel rushed, guilty, and afraid that one move means
Holidays bring up big emotions, long-held traditions, and a whole lot of pressure... and when you suddenly notice changes in someone you love, it can feel like the world shifts under your feet. In this episode, we break
In this episode, caregiver coach and dementia-care trainer Kat Verdi joins Valerie to break down what families need to know about independent living, assisted living, memory care, and buy-in communities across the Garden
If you’ve ever tried to figure out senior living or care options in Washington State, you know just how overwhelming it can be. From 55+ communities to assisted living, memory care, adult family homes, and in-home care —
You know that feeling when you’re doing everything right for your aging parent and it still feels impossible to keep up? That’s where today’s episode comes in. I’m joined by Kara JVA from the PACE program—an all-inclusiv
In this episode, we explore senior living in Missouri with Erin Dwyer of Senior Care Authority, who shares her vast knowledge of the state’s senior care options, including the challenges families face when funds run low.
If you're exploring senior living options in Colorado—or even just wondering what makes this state different—we've got you covered. In this episode, I’m joined by Jan Peterson, a Certified Senior Advisor and founder of B
It’s easy to get swept up in the shiny stuff - movie theaters, cafes, even tanning beds! And honestly? There’s nothing wrong with loving those features. But when it comes to choosing a senior living community, your expec
When you're sandwiched between raising kids and caring for aging parents, the stress can feel overwhelming - especially in a state like Florida, where senior living options are vast but complex. In this episode, I’m join
No one’s excited to talk about death or senior living, but waiting until there’s a crisis - just makes it harder. In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Lisa Pahl and I peel back the layers of fear, guilt, and denial
Memory care can feel overwhelming - especially when you’ve heard horror stories or toured a community that didn’t feel right. But not all memory care communities are the same, and knowing what to look for can make all th
I’m so excited to welcome Hospice Nurse Penny back to the show! In this episode we're talking about her new book Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living. In this episode, we discuss: 11:19 Advanced Planning
All assisted living and dementia care communities have to be safe...right? In this episode, Valerie Lynn walks you through everything you need to know about evaluating safety in senior living - from essential physical fe
Morgan Nelson
Australia’s #1 mind control expert
1 appearance on this show
Lisa Pahl
licensed clinical social worker · The Death Deck
1 appearance on this show
Penny Hawkins Smith
Hospice Nurse and Author
1 appearance on this show
Kara Jovag
PACE
1 appearance on this show
Erin Dwyer
Senior Care Authority
1 appearance on this show
Jan Peterson
Blossoms Senior Placement
1 appearance on this show
Ginni Ryan
Revel Communities
2 appearances on this show
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Desperately Seeking Senior Living is hosted by Valerie Lynn Borgman. The show is categorised under education and has published 173 episodes.
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