Navigating Senior Care with Lynn Smargis — Recognizing the Right Time for a Move

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Living to 100 Club

Joseph M. Casciani, PhD

100 episodes

4 days ago

The Living to 100 Club is an exciting take on getting older. The Living to 100 Club members turn aging on its head knowing and understanding age is only a number. The Living to 100 Club is for everyone of all ages who wants to maintain a positive outlook about our futures, offering fresh and inspiring perspectives on aging successfully, no matter how much help we may need adapting to growing older. Whether we’re still running marathons or confined to a wheelchair, we can always keep a positive frame of mind, look forward to events in our future, and plan on living to 100. The Living to 100 Club brings together topics on successful aging, overcoming obstacles, staying positive in the face of adversity, healthy lifestyles, starting new chapters and doing what you can’t. The Club podcast guests share their stories, give professional advice on wellness, and offer explanations about living life to its fullest.

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Navigating Senior Care with Lynn Smargis — Recognizing the Right Time for a Move

Living to 100 Club

40 minutes 18 seconds

8 months ago

Navigating Senior Care with Lynn Smargis — Recognizing the Right Time for a Move

In this episode of The Living to 100 Club Podcast, host Dr. Joe Casciani welcomes Lynn Smargis, an expert in senior home care and transitions. We discuss the challenges families face when making decisions about aging loved ones. Recognizing when an older adult needs additional care is not always easy—many families delay important conversations, struggle with guilt and uncertainty, or don’t fully understand the different types of senior living options available.

Lynn shares her insights on key warning signs that indicate a move may be necessary and strategies for having productive and compassionate conversations. Also explored is the topic of how families can navigate the complex world of senior care. Our guest also offers practical advice on finding quality senior living communities, understanding costs, and ensuring that aging parents remain engaged and connected—no matter where they live.

If you’re caring for an aging parent or want to plan ahead for senior care decisions, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you make informed choices with confidence.

Tune in for expert guidance on navigating the senior care journey with clarity and compassion.

Mini Bio

Lynn works to assist her clients in facing the many strenuous care decisions. Whether it be exploring senior living options, finding resources to pay for care, directing you to appropriate community services, or assisting your family about the available care choices; she is a wealth of information and resources she is ready to share, including her network of senior care professionals, making your experience more manageable and less stressful.

She had the experience of taking care of both of her parents, having been diagnosed with cancer in the same year. With two children 10 and under, Lynn worked to care for her parents for six years successfully - only with enlisting the helping hands of her wonderful group of friends. Without them, her experience would have been unbearable. Lynn is ready to walk with your family down this transitional journey! She understands and is empathetic to your individual family’s preferences and needs.

For Our Listeners

Our Guest's Website: Pacific Northwest Seniorcare

Lynn's Podcast: Caring for Your Aging Parents

Lynn's New Book: Sensible Senior Solutions