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A podcast for those who suddenly find themselves tangled in the search for senior living and care.

01/09/2025

✨ New Episode! ✨
Ever feel like you’re doing everything for your aging parent but still drowning in appointments, meds, and worry? 💙
This week on Desperately Seeking Senior Living, I’m joined by Kara Jovag from the PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) — a hidden gem in senior care that helps older adults stay safely at home while taking huge pressure off families.
In this episode we cover: ➡️ What PACE is & who qualifies (55+, safe at home, needing caregiving help) ➡️ The all-inclusive benefits: medical care, meds, rides, day programs & more ➡️ How PACE supports families as much as seniors ➡️ Why this “best-kept secret” might be the lifeline you didn’t know existed
🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts — link in bio! And don’t forget to grab the Doable Download in the show notes for a quick summary + bonus tips.
💬 Have you heard of PACE before? Drop a comment — I’d love to know!

28/08/2025

✨ ICYMI — New Episode is LIVE! ✨
We went to the Show Me State — Missouri! 💛
I sat down with Erin Dwyer of Senior Care Authority, a powerhouse advocate for seniors in St. Louis and beyond — even at the state capitol! 🏛️
🎙️ In this episode we talk about:
➡️ Missouri’s senior living & care options
➡️ The Family Choice Act (and why it matters)
➡️ Driving assessments 🚗
➡️ Online referral site traps to avoid
➡️ Certification for advisors & what families should look for
➡️ And of course, a doable tip!
💡 This episode is already live — go listen wherever you get podcasts, share it with a friend who needs it, and don’t forget to hit follow so you never miss an episode.

06/05/2025

The Center of it all!!! So excited to celebrate and support The Center for Active Living formerly The Senior Center of West Seattle 🎉📣🔴🟠 at their annual fundraiser breakfast! Thank you Kevin! I had a blast and that swag bag was on point! 🤩🥂
⬇️Click to help support the great things The Center is doing!
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2025Breakfast/KevinLedgerwood

01/05/2025

Desperately Seeking Senior Living has a new series! A sneak peek is coming with our next episode this Monday!! 🤩Listen wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to 👍& subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes in our new series. 🎧
➡️ Any guesses on the name of the new series?

07/04/2025

💬 “Why are we always talking about death when you’re around?” That’s the (hilarious and real) question my guest Lisa gets all the time—and it’s exactly why I knew we had to have this conversation.
In this episode, we’re diving into the awkward, avoided, and deeply important topic of death... but doing it in a way that feels doable, not dreadful. We talk about crisis-mode decision making, grief, green burial options, and how a deck of cards (yep, really!) can open up conversations your family has been avoiding for years.
✨ Whether you’re navigating aging parents, working in senior living, or just want to feel more prepared—this one’s packed with insights, laughs, and so much heart.
🎧 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!

03/02/2025

AVAILABLE NOW! In EP 154 of Desperately Seeking Senior Living... The Podcast... I'm so excited to welcome back Hospice Nurse Penny to the show! We're talking about her new book Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living .....we're discussing hospice & prayer 🙏, cultural traditions, misconceptions, family dynamics & advanced planning.
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Find Topics Here:
10:26 Advanced Planning
13:28 Cultural Traditions & Prayer
26:44 Misconceptions About Hospice
40:24 Hospice & Humor
And so much more!!!
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Did you miss my previous interview with Penny? Check out EP 145 for more from Hospice Nurse Penny!

More about 👇
Penny Hawkins Smith, also known as Hospice Nurse Penny (HNP), is a nationally certified hospice and palliative care nurse in Seattle, Washington. She has over 18 years of experience in a variety of hospice settings, including inpatient hospice, home hospice case management, and hospice quality, regulation, and education.

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08/01/2025

Cheers to you ...cheers to you who work in and everyone who works to help our loved ones! ❤️

I started 2025 with an episode addressing a very common question from 👇

💁‍♀️ How safe is my mom or dad in or ?

✨In this episode I outline what to look for and questions to ask!

Do you work in senior living? Drop a ❤️ if your community has great safety training!

LISTEN 🎧 & Subscribe! 🆕 Episode the first Monday of each month!

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