I Have Fallen and Need Some Help

Have you ever wondered how do people afford to stay in an Assisted Living community?? Guess what this podcast is for you!!

I have broken down the 6 ways people afford to live long term in the senior living community. You or your loved one may be eligible for some of these benefits too!

I hope you enjoy the information and share it with people that you know can use the advice. And if you have a few extra minutes wr...

I have always wanted to know more about how to protect assets and still be able to qualify for Medicaid benefits, in this episode, I realize it is possible for all of us!

Sayge Grubbs is an Elder Law attorney that is on a mission to improve the lives of our elderly population. Not only does he help protect assets and qualify clients for Medicaid benefits, he has also created Seniorsindex.com for Alabama residents to access...

This episode is a very basic introduction into what senior living is and the types of communities in the senior living industry. I will be diving into many more topics inside the senior living industry in later episodes, but I wanted to get the basic understanding a definitions discussed first.

My wish is that you contact me and let me know what questions you would love answered on the following podcasts where I dive into ...

Here is a popular question,: How do I know when my loved one needs some help? 

That is what this episode is all about. I have been really interested in vulnerability, shame and courage recently and I have found some really great tactics you can use to know when to step in . Also, how to use vulnerability  in your favor, how to identify when it is hurting you and how much vulnerability plays a role in every relationship we ...

Did you know that your elderly loved one can change their insurance every year? Do you know they could fall prey to commercials that could make them believe changing insurances is the right thing to do?

Listen to this podcast episode that explains all the insurances you need to know about for an elderly loved one.

I go over basic information about Medicare, Medicaid and supplemental plans. I also go over some tips...

During this episode I am walking you through a more detailed reason as to why you need to know where the most important documents are located at the start of your caregiving journey.

Knowledge is power in all areas of our life and when you have the knowledge and you can implement what you know, peace and security will follow. And in our caregiving journey peace is an excellent travelling partner.

I hope you enjoy ...

Do you have a loved one in the hospital? Have you had a loved one in the hospital that the experience was not as good as could have been? I have put together a few tips that I have found helpful over the last few years of my career inside the senior living industry. Here are a few topics we cover:
1. Know when the doctor rounds
2. Get to know your nurses and communicate your loved ones needs and how to best care for them. M...

You and I know that every person has a desire for a physical connection. This desire does not go away as we age for some if not a lot of people. When someone pays attention to another person, especially when it is unexpected, life changes and it can get exciting again.

Living in an assisted living community opens the door to new friendships and possibilities that do not exist if your loved one is living alone.

T...

Most of the time in life when we reflect, we see that we could have changed our reaction or our approach in the gray area of the situation. This concept is no different in caregiving. When our loved one struggles with fitting in with social norms how we approach the situation is important. When our loved one is exhibiting behaviors that can lead to frustration, how we approach the situation is important. You have choices and I expl...

I am the most vulnerable I have been regarding my personal and professional journey in the caregiving space. In this episode we discuss the choices we make when we allow fear to keep us stuck in patterns that do not serve us and what happens when we move forward anyway. 

When we learn to accept the things we cannot control and accept embracing the unknown true peace can follow. I dive into my own journey with letting go of...

Have you ever wanted some free proactive advice? Are you in the thick of the hard times caring for your elderly loved one or a loved one that may not be elderly. In this episode I am giving you real life examples of decisions I have helped families navigate and help you navigate your tough decisions too. 

It is important to find your support system and I encourage you to protect your peace by allowing healthy contributors ...

Today's podcast episode dives into my reality of focusing on life in reverse. I never knew how impacted my life was by focusing on life in reverse. In many ways I consider living life in reverse a great blessing, but it can be strange when my point of view is not the mainstream of my peers. But uniqueness and authenticity is a badge of honor and certainly a way to stand out! (so I tell myself)

Some of the biggest less...

This episode dives into the power of patterns. The patterns we pay attention too can help us define the path we want to take for our lives. The power of patterns can also help us identify the areas we need to change in our life in order to achieve the goals we want to achieve, 

As a caregiver, the patterns we identify can guide us to a better transition of care for our loved ones, identify struggles in our loved ones that ...

This episode is all about the beginning of Erin's career and what led her to the Assisted Living industry. Erin explains the caregiving relationship in her family and what led to a shift of focus during her Executive Director career. 

A Facebook group has been created to further the discussion and allow added support to those subscribers who are interested. There will be Facebook lives to allow question and answer ses...

In this episode, Erin discusses the 2020 era of Covid.  She explains her fears and how she overcame them in order to serve her associates, the residents and their families. It is a lesson we all can learn, we can do hard things and who we become on the other side is worth the work. 

A Facebook Group has been created for you to join to allow the discussion to go further and an opportunity for questions to be answered. The F...

This is a trailer for the I've Fallen and I need some help podcast where dive into all the things caring for our elderly.  I am a 20 year veteran in the senior living space and my goal is to equip you with the confidence, knowledge and confidence you need in order to know what success looks like in your current situation. 

You can connect with me at www.aspireformorewitherin.com

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