The Senior Living LIVE! Podcast

Residents and friends, Donna and Ellen join us for a casual chat about their decision to move to The Lakeside at Amelia Island and how they spend their days inside and around the community they call home.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We cover all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living,...

In this episode of Senior Living LIVE! We discuss the benefits of positive mental health for seniors and steps you can take to improve your mental health after the holidays and in the future. Tabitha Wilson from Hope Counseling Centers joins us to discuss small, tangible action items seniors can take to improve their mental health.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions ...

What is a digital estate? Rachel Donnelly, Founder and CEO of Black Dress Consultants, joins us to discuss the importance of digital estates - what it entails what happens when your digital estate is overlooked, and how to create a plan for now and in the future.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We...

Debbie Tavares joins us from Lakeside at Amelia Island to chat about independent living communities and what to expect. We will cover the benefits of living a stress-free retirement, transition tips, and how to build rewarding social circles in your new community.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. ...

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health concerns in the U.S. Tabitha Wilson, from Hope Counseling Centers, joins us to discuss what anxiety may look like for some people and natural ways to combat the feelings of nervousness, anxiousness, and overall stress.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything i...

Chef Shane, Dining Director, brings his culinary and hospitality expertise to life at The Lakeside at Amelia Island. Professionally trained at the Ritz Carlton in Germany, Chef Shane shares his passion for resort-worthy meals and what it takes to pursue a career in senior dining.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everythi...

Current residents, Glen and Sonya, share with us the circumstances that brought them to The Lakeside at Amelia Island, how they stay connected with friends and family, and tips for downsizing and choosing a senior living community.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We cover all topics—timeless and t...

Legacy planning is often not thought about until it's too late. Rachel Donnelly of Black Dress Consultants joins us to discuss the importance of legacy planning, considerations for the legacy you'd like to leave behind, and where to begin with the process.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We cover ...

The holidays are here! Hanukkah started this past Sunday, and Christmas is this coming weekend. As families visit their senior loved ones during this time, we wanted to provide tangible tips to help maximize time with loved ones in our Senior Living LIVE! Maximizing Time for the Holidays episode. Mallorie Richardson, VP of Engagement with The Arbor Company, shares information on making the holidays special with your family and seni...

Due to the different levels of care and lifestyle options, senior living pricing can seem confusing and potentially elusive. On top of determining the monthly cost for you or your loved one, there is also the consideration of the financial resources one can use to help pay for senior living. Researching the variety of ways to pay for care can seem daunting. In our upcoming webinar, Senior Living LIVE! Financial Resources to Pay for...

The holiday season is all about spending a great time with family and friends, enjoying great food, and creating memories. This time of year is a great time to connect with family to create a fun and meaningful holiday season.

In this episode, Senior Living LIVE! Tips to Get the Most Out of the Holidays, Melissa is joined by Paula Schatz, Sales Specialist with The Arbor Company, to share tips and tricks for seniors to maximize the h...

At The Arbor Company, we salute the men and women who served our country and thank them and their families for the great sacrifices made. One way to give back to veterans and their families is to educate them about available resources to pay for care.

If you are considering a senior living community in the future and are unsure about your financial options, this is the perfect time to prepare for when you may need more assistance. I...

Weighing the pros and cons of moving out of your home and into a senior living community is a major decision and one that takes time and consideration. When making this decision, it is important to consider the senior living option that works best for you, which includes comparing a senior community to aging in place at home.

Many times, seniors want to believe staying in their own home is the best option, but often they do not e...

Have you ever worried whether some of the memory challenges you or a loved one are experiencing are “normal?” Could they be a sign of something else?

Many people do not know that there are over 70 different types of dementia. This informative webinar will share with you the facts you need to understand the different forms of dementia, identify warning signs, and be equipped with knowledge to help if you are living with or caring for...

In this week’s Senior Living LIVE! episode, Carl Archer, from Archer Brogan Elder Law & Estate Planning, joins Melissa to talk about the difference between guardianship and conservatorships. You will learn about the guardianship process, the part courts play a part in the process, the various types of guardianship, and navigating the day-to-day aspects of being a guardian.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational se...

Jason Waugh, President, and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate, shares the importance of working with a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) when you or your loved one is selling a home to transition into a senior living community. During this time of transition emotions and anxiety can be high. It is important to have a real estate partner that understands how to navigate this time in the senior’s life a...

Lucas Siegel, CEO of Harbor Life Settlements, joins Melissa to share how life insurance policies can be used to pay for senior care and living. Majority of individuals do not realize that they can sell their life insurance, like any other asset, and use the funds to pay for senior living. Through this episode, Lucas teaches us about the different types of insurance policies, how they can be used for more than we realize, and how to...

Losses and big life changes can make for some of the most difficult times in our lives. Unfortunately, they are inevitable and we must learn to cope and embrace them.

Whether it is the death of a spouse, friend, or family member; moving to a new city; retiring from your job; downsizing—the stress and subsequent grief can definitely be challenging.

In this preview for our webinar, Senior Living LIVE! Embracing Change in an Ever-Changi...

Emily Schwarz, President of AidandAttendance.com, joins us to share valuable information regarding the Aid and Attendance benefit available to Veterans and their spouses. Many Veterans and surviving spouses do not even know they are entitled to this monthly benefit from the VA to help pay for senior living. Through this episode, Emily teaches us how to navigate eligibility and how to apply for this lesser-known VA benefit.

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