Summary
In this episode, Jerry Vinci speaks with Andrea Donovan, founder of Chicago Senior Living Advisors, about the importance of advocating for families in the senior living industry. Andrea shares her unique approach to helping families navigate placement decisions, emphasizing the need for personalized guidance over commission-based services. The conversation explores the challenges families face when choosing senior living options, the emotional stakes involved, and the shifting dynamics within the industry that prioritize filling beds over resident care. Andrea’s insights highlight the critical role of advocacy in ensuring families make informed decisions that truly meet their loved ones’ needs.
Takeaways
- Families need someone on their side when choosing senior living.
- Andrea Donovan’s model focuses on long-term fit over quick solutions.
- Many placement agents prioritize community incentives over family needs.
- Judging a senior living community by aesthetics can lead to poor decisions.
- Understanding staffing ratios is crucial for families.
- The pressure to fill beds in senior living communities is increasing.
- Families often lack the right questions to ask during tours.
- A structured schedule is essential for effective memory care.
- The emotional stakes in senior living decisions are high for families.
- Advocacy in senior care is vital for better outcomes.
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