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We recently had the privilege of speaking with the insurance specialists at Susan Polk Insurance to offer insight on how people can prepare themselves for the time that they or a loved one may need to make the transition from independent living to care services. Many people, it seems, feel that preparing for that kind of transition is either not urgent or not even necessary.

Here’s a highlight from the interview addressing the most important question when it comes to what kind of care an elder in transition is going to need:

“What are their medical needs and what’s their budget? Do they want to keep cooking, cleaning, or driving, and what area they want to live in?… Obviously when I start to get a closer look at at them personally and I understand the kind of life they’re used to living, I want to get them in a similar quality of life. But truly the most important aspect of this stage of their life is care.”

To learn more about some of the issues related to eler care and transitioning, read the full article at https://www.susanpolk.com/2019/06/10/elders-transitioning-long-term-care-5-questions-with-nicole-pazdan/

–Senior citizens today are generally more active than their parents and grandparents were at the same age and this vitality can be a double-edged sword leading seniors to put off important planning until their welfare becomes critical. The Local San Luis Obispo assisted living specialists and Certified Senior Advisors at Elder Placement Professionals have some suggestions to help seniors make necessary plans before their kids have to make decisions for them.

Reasons for elders to make decisions early

A 2018 article in Forbes Magazine reports that today’s senior citizens “will live longer in old age than any other generation in history. Many will live to healthy old ages but one in five will need personal care after they reach age 85.” Seniors are still holding down productive jobs, and even though it might be harder to get on and off their horses, or they are now playing nine holes instead of 18 and cutting down on the number of laps in the pool, people who are still feeling pretty good tend to put off doing much about planning ahead for the day it is time to downsize and have some help with daily tasks.

Planning ahead includes identifying personal signals to know when it is time to trade in the family home for a small cottage or move to a retirement community that offers activities. It also means thinking ahead to the time you are no longer interested in cooking and doing the dishes but still want to eat healthily, or when driving is no longer an option and still need transportation and have a social life. It also means being realistic about health and medical issues, mobility, and living in a supportive environment. Just because a 75-year-old widow is now swimming 40 laps instead of 80 doesn’t mean she is ready for assisted living, but that should not stop her from researching her options and having a plan.

Working on a plan is where Elder Placement Professionals come into the picture. Working with senior citizens and their families since 2009 has given the company owner, Nicole Pazdan and her staff some very unique insight into helping seniors find the right living situation for their desires and circumstances.

Waiting too long can put a burden on children or siblings, putting them in the position of making decisions for their parents, sister or brother. Those decisions, even the process of making those decisions, can create family discord and in some cases hurt feelings that may not mend before it’s too late.

The experienced San Luis Obispo assisted living advisors to help seniors and their families throughout the United States find the best living and care situations. Their services include finding the best options and negotiating costs to fit your budget for:

• Retirement Communities
• Home Care
• Assisted Living
• Nursing Homes
• Residential Care Homes
• Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s Care

And, one of the best parts—the Elder Placement Professional services are free to the client!

The San Luis Obispo assisted living placement specialists

Elder Placement Specialists helps seniors and their families find the best assisted living options available.

Owner and principal, Nicole Pazdan, was drawn to senior citizens as a youth, becoming a volunteer Candy Striper at 16-years old and continuing to work in the health care field as an adult. Nicole holds a degree in Business Administration, from Cal Poly State University and became a Certified Senior Adviser (CSA) in 2007.

Elder Placement Specialists knowledge of the industry saves time and frustration by helping find the best care situation and negotiating the costs to fit your budget.

The services are free. Call for your appointment today.

Elder Placement Professionals
1119 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 546-8777

This press release is by San Luis Obispo publicity company Access Publishing, 806 9th Street, #2D, Paso Robles, CA 93446. (805) 226-9890.

–Elder Placement Professionals, the San Luis Obispo assisted living specialists are now providing nationwide services. The California company helps seniors and their families find assisted living options for the best care.

“With our knowledge of the industry, we can find the best assisted living options available, save you time and frustration, and help you negotiate the costs to fit your budget,” said owner Nicole Pazdan.

The company helps families and individuals find the best services for senior care, including:

• Residential care homes
• Retirement communities
• Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s Care
• Assisted living in San Luis Obispo and nationwide

Services start with an assessment of the client’s Medical, Social and Financial needs. After the assessment, the staff helps schedule a personalized tour of the appropriate facilities, helps with the paperwork, and provide guidance through the entire placement process.

There is no charge to the client.

Owner and principal, Nicole Pazdan, was drawn to senior citizens as a youth, becoming a volunteer Candy Striper at 16-years old and continuing to work in health care as an adult. Pazdan holds a degree in Business Administration, from Cal Poly State University and became a Certified Senior Adviser (CSA) in 2007.

“Our specialty is helping the family members navigate through a crisis time in their life,” said Pazdan. “Oftentimes, they need to make an immediate decision on their loved one’s health care without knowing the resources that are available.”

Contact Elder Placement Professionals today to get all of your question answered and start the process of finding just the right care facility.

Elder Placement Professionals
1119 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 546-8777

This press release is by San Luis Obispo publicity firm, Access Publishing, 806 9th Street, #2D, Paso Robles, CA 93446. (805) 226-9890.