Senior Living Options
They’re like real estate agents, therapists, and GPS systems rolled into one—guiding seniors and families through the maze of senior living options without losing their minds.
Senior Advisors
Senior Living Advisors frequently collaborate with these licensed professionals who guide seniors through Medicare options and long-term care insurance plans.
Health Insurance Agents
Born in the chilly days of winter, just like me,this little tuxedo-wearing bird steals the show with its waddle/swim and is my favorite animal.
Penguin
This type of community is like a college dorm, but with more naps, fewer keggers, and a suspiciously competitive bingo scene.
Independent/Retirement Community
Senior Living Advisors collaborate with these experts to help families understand financial options for senior care.
I began my journey in senior living not as a director or advisor, but as an intern at one of these care facilities, where residents often receive 24/7 medical support.
Skilled Nursing (Masonic Home in Alma)
It’s where you can still live independently—just with a little help putting on socks, taking your meds, and remembering where you left your glasses... again
Assisted Living
Senior Living Advisors rely on these community organizations to spread awareness and education about senior housing options.
Senior Centers
I got my degree in Therapeutic Recreation from this university, because apparently, there’s a school for turning fun into a career.
Central Michigan #FireUp!
Though it sounds like a fancy vacation package, this type of community can range from independent living to skilled nursing and lets seniors age in place often on the same campus.
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Community partners like this organization often help Senior Living Advisors by offering support services such as meals and transportation.
Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Despite taking 4 years of high school Spanish, the only language I'm fluent in, besides English, is this one spoken in over 20 countries.
Arabic
This type of care is used when someone needs assistance at home with housekeeping, personal care, meal prep, or companionship.
Private Duty
These professionals often collaborate with Senior Living Advisors to help coordinate medical care and improve seniors’ health outcomes.
Nurses or Care Managers
After moving to America from another country, I had to repeat this grade to adjust to the new school system and to give me the opportunity to learn English.
Kindergarten