The Advocate
The one-stop shop for both older adults and the children of aging parents in Minnesota. Whether you’re looking for a senior apartment, assisted living or a nursing home, you’ll find it here! The Change AGEnt Group of RE/MAX Results specializes in helping older adults downsize.
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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!
During the last Senior Housing Saturday event, I talked with the property manager at Applewood Pointe Cooperative in Shoreview. Senior Cooperatives are different than other senior housing options. Cooperatives are the most maintenance-free lifestyle available. Take a look at this video to see what Applewood Pointe in Shoreview has to offer! We will be holding…
In this episode we talk about those instant cash or guaranteed offers you see advertised. We want you to be a smart consumer and understand the pros and cons of these offers. The lure of being told “I’ll buy your home for cash, with no fees” is compelling. However, it’s also disingenuous, and you may…
With the Corona virus being so contagious, should you move now into a senior housing apartment? If you’d like to be sure to get regular updates of Lisa’s weekly videos, you can subscribe to her YouTube Channel.
There is just much too much. Too much bad information. Too many choices to weed through. We find ourselves in the information age where you are just a keyboard away from getting any information you want, about anything. As usual, our powerful technology that changes our lives creates unintended consequences we haven’t planned for. In…
This update for the Twin Cities real estate market is from the Minneapolis Association of Realtors. The data is for the 16 county metro area, and for all price ranges and all property types (single family, condominiums, town homes, new construction and existing homes). Monthly Indicators As expected, the Federal Reserve did not change their…
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? A cute apartment in a senior housing community with a pool? A fancy newly built one level townhome? A trendy hip condominium downtown? Once you know the kind of lifestyle you want, you’ll be able to determine if it makes sense to own or rent. If you…
When you’re thinking about moving out of a home you’ve lived in for 40 or 50 years it can sure be overwhelming! In particular when you look around at the 40 or 50 years of stuff that would need to be dealt with. As a real estate agent who specializes in working with seniors, one…
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