Fostering the right solutions & connections
for more than 33 years
for more than 33 years
Join us for a live and interactive discussion that will explore the decision to move to a senior living community. Whether it be for yourself, a loved one, or a client, this discussion will help you understand the perspective of the residents, staff and family.
Additional Resources
Questions Asked
Chat Transcript
12:07:11 From Adele Logan-Galen : Can't wait for this! Adele of Smooth Move Managers, www.smoothmovemanagers.com. Great job Steve.
12:07:27 From Jan Brito : Jan Brito, Associate Broker, Capital Senior Solutions, specializing in helping older adults through late in life move transitions. jan.brito@compass.com, 301-646-5774, capitalseniorsolutions.com
A Positive Aging Champion
12:09:17 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : https://theoptiongroup.net/
12:11:48 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Aging Life Care™ https://www.aginglifecare.org/
12:12:00 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : https://www.springwellseniorliving.com/
12:12:25 From Linda Meluski : Hello All. Linda Meluski, Designing Downsizer helping people get to their next new home. 757-550-3899
12:14:48 From Ellen Perticone to Hosts and panelists : Hello Everyone, Ellen Perticone, here. Senior Placement Navigators, advocacy and navigation for seniors and families. in Baltimore County and five surrounding counties. Certified Dementia Practitioner. Community educator for Alzheimer's Association. www.SeniorPlacementNavigators.com, Ellen@PerticoneConsultants.com, 443-562-9820
12:15:10 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : From Ellen Perticone to All Panelists 12:14 PM
Hello Everyone, Ellen Perticone, here. Senior Placement Navigators, advocacy and navigation for seniors and families. in Baltimore County and five surrounding counties. Certified Dementia Practitioner. Community educator for Alzheimer's Association. www.SeniorPlacementNavigators.com, Ellen@PerticoneConsultants.com, 443-562-9820
12:20:02 From Russell Kitty : What percentage are moving themselves in who don't have a situation that is forcing the move?
12:20:40 From Burke Dillon : How can I be sure that what I pick today won't change radically tomorrow? In particular, are some types of housing not vulnerable to buyouts by, e.g., private equity firms? Your general comments on this concern appreciated.
12:23:38 From Latarshia Gardner to Hosts and panelists : What are the ages of older adults you consider seniors , do you take in consideration of people with disabilities at what ages
12:24:04 From Latarshia Gardner to Hosts and panelists : Do you accept govt funding for the clients
12:25:05 From Mona Abourjeily : Hello everyone
12:25:20 From Russell Kitty : Does non profit or for profit matter?
12:25:26 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : My friend and her mother were taken by surprise by the “add-on” fees to the mother’s monthly basic assisted-living cost. The amount was in the thousands.
How transparent are most communities about these add-on fees and are they clearly explained in the contract?
12:25:46 From Latarshia Gardner to Hosts and panelists : What other facilities are you affliated with , and what other states as well
12:25:51 From Diane Bresee to Hosts and panelists : Are non- profit senior living communities better or worse than other types, and why?
12:25:53 From Anne Stewart to Hosts and panelists : Look at a not for profit! You will not have to worry about Hedge Funds.
12:26:12 From Latarshia Gardner to Hosts and panelists : Is Baltimore where your 1st facility
12:27:20 From Ellen Perticone to Hosts and panelists : Uniform disclosure statement is a great resource for under standing additional services and if they are charged for.
12:27:35 From Alice FISHER to Hosts and panelists : I have a friend who makes a point of looking at the library as a way of seeing what folks are interested in
12:27:45 From Linda Morgenstern to Hosts and panelists : Can you speak to difference between CCRC, Independent Living, Assisted Living. Can Medicaid be used at high end Assisted Living?
12:28:46 From Linda Morgenstern to Hosts and panelists : I have severe food allergies. I have not been able to find a community that can accommodate. Thoughts?
12:28:54 From Ellen Perticone :
Uniform disclosure statement is a great resource for under standing additional services and if they are charged for.
12:28:58 From Linda Meluski : Please also keep in mind, their level of comfort in their new surroundings. Do they have a lot of sentimental items they want to take with them, do they want an entire new look for their apartment, do they have favorite wall colors, etc.? Making it something to look forward to is very important and takes away some of their fears about moving from familiar surroundings.
12:30:26 From Linda Morgenstern to Hosts and panelists : Does Ellen work with clients in NE?
12:32:22 From Linda Morgenstern to Hosts and panelists : Is it a good idea to keep care manager for solo agers for safety?
12:33:58 From Alice FISHER to Hosts and panelists : To Ellen, what percentage of your clients are living on their own?
12:34:05 From Burke Dillon : How difficult is it to go directly from private residence to a more advanced level of care, e.g. dementia? How difficult is it to get a spot. if you have not entered a lower level of care.
12:34:53 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Find a Senior Move Manager® https://www.nasmm.org/find-a-move-manager/
12:35:12 From Mona Abourjeily : Mona Abourjeily with Keller William Capital Properties I service DC, MD and international
12:35:48 From Rachel Cheng : https://seniorsrealestateinstitute.com/cshp_directory_feb_2024/
12:36:00 From Mona Abourjeily : I am an SRES
12:37:37 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) https://www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/seniors-real-estate-specialist-sres
12:39:50 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Seniors Real Estate Institute https://seniorsrealestateinstitute.com/
12:40:50 From Jan Brito : Jan Brito, Associate Broker, Capital Senior Solutions, specializing in helping older adults through late in life move transitions. jan.brito@compass.com, 301-646-5774, capitalseniorsolutions.com
A Positive Aging Champion
12:41:00 From Paula Currence : Ombudsman Programs at your area agencies on aging are a great resource for your county or community when choosing an assisted living home. Ombudsmen go in regularly so they know their homes in the area very well.
12:41:02 From Becki Bees : Refundability at a CCRC/LifePlan Community should be clear in your agreement (which must be approved by the department of aging)
12:41:04 From Gail Hubberman : Hi All, Gail Hubberman here. I am the senior care liaison at MarketPro Homebuyers. Many of my clients need to move into senior communities. Both assisted and non-assisted. Making future choices is easy when funds are available. I find it challenging when funds are limited. Any recommendations on organizations that can help? Also happy to help if anyone comes across a distressed property where the homeowner want to sell quickly and "as is". Our offers are fair and transparent and we are happy to work with realtors. ghubberman@marketprohomes.com 301-753-3705
12:41:26 From Ruth Arnold to Hosts and panelists : When In doubt about whether/when to give up one’s current lifestyle and move to a CCRC, a good thing to remember is “Everything is all right, until it isn’t”!
12:41:33 From Adele Logan-Galen to Hosts and panelists : What I found to be very important is: are the workers happy and what is the caregiver like? My Dad loved his caregiver and that made a HUGE difference!!
12:42:19 From Burke Dillon : The question isn't whether you can move out of a facility but rather how much of your capital might you lose by doing so.
12:45:06 From Alice FISHER to Hosts and panelists : How often is a series of falls the impetus to move?
12:48:47 From Ruth DeHart : How are you accommodating low vision persons?
12:49:08 From Latarshia Gardner to Hosts and panelists : Thank you for answering the questions
12:49:30 From Sharon Parver to Hosts and panelists : Does your community have residents in Medicare Advantage plans?Are you challenged by administering those types of insurance plans?
12:57:13 From Mona Abourjeily : Thank you for a great call
12:57:43 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Argentum is the leading national trade association serving companies that own, operate, and support professionally managed senior living communities. https://www.argentum.org/
12:57:46 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : https://www.aginglifecare.org/
12:58:46 From Linda Morgenstern to Hosts and panelists : Thank you!
12:59:25 From Kristy Kennedy : If you are looking for senior living in Northern VA or across the country, please reach out to Silver Bridges Consulting. www.silverbridgesconsulting.com
13:03:08 From Linda Morgenstern to Hosts and panelists : How long are waiting lists?
13:03:19 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : From Ruth Arnold to All Panelists 12:41 PM
When In doubt about whether/when to give up one’s current lifestyle and move to a CCRC, a good thing to remember is “Everything is all right, until it isn’t”!
13:07:27 From Bonnie Barrella : Thank you, Steve:) Bonnie Barrella, Senior Living Specialist in DC/Va/Md...
13:10:26 From Greg Menna to Hosts and panelists : We have moved pianos in for residents ? However, we could not agree more with Phil to seek the community bond!
13:12:08 From Sharon Parver to Hosts and panelists : LeadingAge.org is the national organization representing the not for profit providers of senior living services, community-based, adult day, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and independent living.
13:12:30 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : From Sharon Parver to All Panelists 01:12 PM
LeadingAge.org is the national organization representing the not for profit providers of senior living services, community-based, adult day, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and independent living.
13:12:39 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : From Greg Menna to All Panelists 01:10 PM
We have moved pianos in for residents ? However, we could not agree more with Phil to seek the community bond!
13:13:30 From Russell Kitty : Thanks for this excellent talk. A series will be great!
13:13:54 From Ruth Arnold to Hosts and panelists : Thank you all so much - excellent discussion!
13:14:02 From Susan Payne to Hosts and panelists : Thanks to all for a great program!
13:14:05 From Gail Hubberman : Thank you Sharon
13:14:23 From Marguerite Hughes : Thanks for great information.
13:14:41 From Diane Brown : Thank you. Excellent information.
13:14:43 From Barbara Sperry : Thank you so much for a great dialogue.
CURRENT ISSUE
State of MD-DC-VACURRENT ISSUE
PA-NJ-DE.jpg)
.png)
