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Seated2Serve - Long Term Care

March 17, 2020 • Jeff Bickerstaff / Angela Mattingly, The Avenues of Park Forest Assisted Living • Season 6 • Episode 23

Host Jeff Bickerstaff talks with Angela Mattingly with The Avenues of Park Forest Assisted Living about long term care for aging parents. Angela describes the community provided at The Avenues, and how easy it is to learn about the care offered there. Assisted living communities are not nursing homes, and people want to preserve their parents' lifestyles as long as possible, free from curfews and rules. Angela explains that family members often feel guilt making this decision, concerned that parents will lose their independence.

In fact, if parents are no longer are doing well living independently, family members can relax knowing they have created a safe environment for independence for an enhanced life. Angela invites us to join The Avenues for activities and meals to get comfortable and prepared for the journey ahead.

A good way to start this conversation is to invite your parent to come out for lunch. Jeff points out that when a parent recoils at the idea of moving into an assisted living center, it's important to guide rather than force a decision.

How do you know when it might be time to look at long term care for aging parents?

Not taking medications appropriately
Not safe at home anymore
Need assistance during the day

What about the cost? Jeff says this is a sobering realization. What should family members be considering?

Making a plan early on
Honest conversation about what they really need

Reach out to Angela at 972-247-2226, and reach out to Jeff to learn options available to pay for long term care. The earlier this conversation starts, the easier it will be to afford the best choices for your parent. Jeff will walk you through long term care that may be more affordable than you think. Go to AvenuesofParkForest.com for more information, and connect with them on Facebook.

Seated2Serve is sponsored by:

Bacon Roofing (972) 772-1999
Jeanie Marten Real Estate (972) 414-0719
Bickerstaff Insurance and Financial Services, (972) 771-4992

Jeff Bickerstaff has worked with the city councils of Richardson, Murphy, Forney, and Garland, and currently holds place 6 in Sachse, Texas. Jeff knows firsthand the importance of small family business relationships and how communities work. To be a guest or advertise on Seated2Serve, call 972-771-4992.

Seated2Serve is produced by OffBeat Business Media for the OBBM Network and affiliates, and is available at OffBeatBusiness.com. Listen to Seated2Serve each Tuesday at 7 AM and 7 PM on 24/7 OBBM Radio, or subscribe to the OBBM Network Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music. Download the Offbeat Business app for iOS and Android to get it all in the palm of your hand, and get OBBM Network TV programs on Roku and Fire TV! Call 214-714-0495 to learn more. Contact 972-771-4992 for guest and sponsor information today.

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