The Senior Living LIVE! Podcast

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 in between. We cover all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 everything in between. We cover all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 senior loved one(s), whether at home or in 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 trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 Senior Living, we will make the search for financial resources seamless by providing you with the information you need to make an informed decision. In this webinar, featuring Emily Schwarz, VP of Sales, and Savannah Thompson, Account Executive for ElderLife Financial, we explore a variety of financial resources that are available to help pay for senior living. Seniors and their families will learn more about Veterans benefits, long-term care insurance policies, maximizing a home sale, and financing options to move immediately.Visit ArborCompany.com/FinancialResources to register. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 holiday season. Paula will share great insights on fun things that can be done during this season of love and joy both at home and in 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 trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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. In our webinar, Emily Schwarz, VP of Sales for ElderLife Financial, takes the time to explain the VA Benefit for senior living as well as other valuable resources to make the move simpler. Visit ArborCompany.com/VA to access the full webinar.Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 examine all aspects of aging in place, such as the cost of in-home care and the toll that a lack of socialization can take on their overall health. Brandt Ross, senior living transition expert, joins us again to share first-hand experiences of the benefits of transitioning into a senior living community vs. aging in place at home. After happily making the transition to senior living with his wife Ginny, he now teaches senior courses encouraging others to make the move before it’s too late.Visit ArborCompany.com/AgingInPlace to register now!Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 someone who has dementia.Susan Robbins, Regional Director of Dementia Training for The Arbor Company, joins us again with a preview into this webinar. Susan is the Arbor resident expert on dementia and spends the bulk of her time training staff on how to interact with and care for residents who have various forms of the disease.Access the full webinar at ArborCompany.com/DementiaOrAgingFind our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 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, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 and can seamlessly work with all decision-makers in the process. In this week’s episode, you will learn how someone becomes a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, why it is important to work with one, and how to find the right SRES near you. 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, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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 find the right partner to help you capitalize on the investment. 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, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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-Changing World, Melissa sits down with Diane Lang, MA, Therapist and Certified Positive Psychology Coach. Diane talks us through common reactions to grief and how to recognize the damaging effects it can have when it goes unresolved and how to help our loved ones do the same.Join us with host Melissa Lee, as we learn more about embracing life changes. Register now at ArborCompany.com/EmbracingChange Find more episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!

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.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, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live. Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!Follow The Arbor Company on Facebook!