On this episode, Host Lisa Dunn talks to Nadette Waligora. Nadette operates as the Director of Homeowner Associations at Ebenezer Management Services. She oversees the management of more than fifty Senior Condominium and Senior Cooperative housing options from Duluth, MN to Davenport, IA to Wausau, WI.  Nadette has handled all management aspects of marketing, maintenance oversight, and operations in senior cooperatives. She holds the Broker designation for Ebenezer Management Services. Her goal is to help make a stronger and better community lifestyle for the seniors she serves. To find senior cooperatives in your area, visit www.seniorcoops.org.  

On this episode of Change AGEnts, host Lisa Dunn and Producer Marshall Saunders talk with Brandon from Better Than Donating in Bloomington, MN. It’s a great company that sells used furniture and gives a huge portion of the income to charity. Listen to learn how to downsize for a cause. Find Better Than Donating online at https://www.betterthandonating.com/  

On this episode of Change AGEnts, host Lisa Dunn picks apart the latest scams regarding home mortgages, title policies, and other ways scammers want to get between you and your money! Listen in to discover what you need for your real estate transaction and to uncover who is trying to sell you what you don’t need. Click here to Listen to Scams! – Episode #14.  

On this episode of Change AGEnts, host Lisa Dunn discusses a charity that is near and dear to her heart – The Silver Closet. The organization is the premier nonprofit for low-income seniors in Minnesota who need assistance procuring household goods. Listen in to learn more about how it works, how it serves others, and how you can help. You can find The Silver Closet online at silvercloset.org.

There’s a lot that goes into a discussion regarding the current state of senior housing. In this episode, Lisa Dunn and Producer Marshall Saunders have a conversation with Rachelle Strasburg, who is a senior housing marketing genius. If you or a loved one is considering a move to senior housing, this episode is for you. 

Planning and advocacy is an important part of public health. In this episode, Lisa Dunn and Producer Marshall Saunders have a conversation with Julia Weinstein Wolfe, M.Ed, M.S., who is a Planning Specialist at Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health. Julia is a public health planner, connector, advocate, innovator, trainer, relationship builder, problem-solver, and team leader. Her current specialty is healthy aging. Julia can be reached via email at julia.wolfe@co.ramsey.mn.us.

Lisa Dunn is a great podcast host. But since she always has such interesting guests on her show, she rarely gets to talk about herself. The best solution? Go on someone else’s podcast and be interviewed! Recently, Lisa was a guest on The Results Driven Podcast with Brenda Tushaus, which is a show produced by RE/MAX Results. Listen as Lisa discusses her start in real estate, what motivates and inspires her, and her vision for a real estate practice devoted to helping seniors. Once you listen, you’ll know why we work so hard for all of our clients, but especially

Sometimes people literally decide not to move (even if they know the move is best for them) because they so fear their level of organization. Not only does it mean a lot of work to get properly organized, but it also comes with shame due to our current level of organization and fear that we will have to part with things that mean a lot to us. Work, Shame, and Fear. That makes for a nice combination that can shut down the best of us. Have no fear. Maureen can be your answer. In this episode, Host Lisa Dunn and

Few things strike fear and confusion in our hearts more than Alzheimer’s. But there is support for those struggling. In this episode, Host Lisa Dunn and Producer Marshall Saunders discuss Alzheimer’s care with Alzheimer’s Speaks founder Lori La Bey. Lori La Bey, the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, can be found online at alzheimersspeaks.com.

Moving! The word alone can strike fear into our hearts. But there are solutions to help us organize, pack, store and relocate. In this episode, Host Lisa Dunn and Producer Marshall Saunders discuss move management with Eddie McGill from Rose’s Daughters, a move management company. Eddie McGill, from Rose’s Daughters, can be found online at www.rosesdaughters.com.

Issues surrounding estate law like health care directives, powers of attorney, wills, and trusts can get really confusing really fast. Where do you start? What is the best way to tackle these difficult issues? In this episode, Host Lisa Dunn and Producer Marshall Saunders discuss legal issues facing seniors with Craig Goldman of Goldman Law Office, LLC. Craig Goldman can be found online at www.craiggoldmanlaw.com.

As people age, their perceptions of financial health and comfortability change. Where you used to think savings, now you think spending but in a way that allows for financial longevity. In this episode, Host Lisa Dunn and Producer Marshall Saunders discuss important elements of financial transitions with Maura Albrecht, President of Financial Wellness for You. Maura Albrecht can be found online at finwell4you.com.

Do you have a loved one with Dementia? In this week’s podcast hear what it’s like to help a family member with dementia move into senior housing. This is a daughter’s story of helping her parents. 

This is a must-listen! I’ve got some insider tips for you about preparing to move. Believe it or not, it can be as simple as a three-step process!  I know this is a big move, and I know you may be feeling overwhelmed. This episode is filled with some practical tips that may just be what you need to tackle those feelings of being overwhelmed. If you’re looking for a resource to find your next home or senior apartment, feel free to use our free resource at TheSeniorHousingSearch.com  As always, you have an open invitation to give me a call

Today I welcome guest Lindsay Schmidt, Marketing Director for Dellwood Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care.   What do you do when you are looking for senior housing and are concerned about the increasing costs? Lindsay lays out some options you may not be aware of. Enjoy!