Ask Flo! Straight Talk on Eldercare™
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Ask Flo! Straight Talk on Eldercare™ offers clear, practical and trustworthy information for older adults and families navigating aging, caregiving, senior living, home care, memory care, planning and life's transitions.
In each concise episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton answers one important question, explains the options in plain language, and offers practical information you can use to make more informed decisions.
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Episodes
22 episodes
S1 Episode 22 – What Is an Ethical Will? Preserving Your Life's Legacy
Episode SummaryMost people create a legal will to distribute their possessions, but far fewer create an ethical will to preserve what may matter even more—their values, stories, wisdom, and family traditions. In this episode, Cert...
S1 Episode 21 - How Do We Choose an Elder Law Attorney?
Episode SummaryChoosing an elder law attorney is one of the most important steps families can take to prepare for the future. In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains what elder law attorneys do, when to seek...
S1 Episode 20 - When is Guardianship an Appropriate Choice?
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains what guardianship is, when it may become necessary, and why it should generally be considered a last resort. Learn how guardianship differs from powers ...
S1 Episode 19 - Helping Your Parents Age in Place Successfully
Episode SummaryMany older adults hope to remain in their own homes as they age, and with the right planning, many can do so safely. In this episode of Ask Flo – Straight Talk on Eldercare, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton disc...
S1 Episode 18 - What to Ask When Touring Senior Living Communities
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Ask Flo – Straight Talk on Eldercare, Flo discusses the most important questions families should ask when touring senior living communities. Beyond beautiful buildings and amenities, you'll...
S1 Episode 17 - How To Choose The Right Senior Living Community
Episode Summary:Choosing a senior living community is about much more than comparing buildings or amenities. In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains how families can evaluate communities based on what t...
S1 Episode 16 – Medicare and Medicaid: What's the Difference?
Episode Summary:Many families assume Medicare and Medicaid are the same thing—but they serve very different purposes. In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains how each program works, what they typically cover...
S1 Episode 15 - How Do Families Pay For Senior Living?
Episode Summary:Paying for senior living is one of the biggest concerns families face. In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains the most common ways seniors pay for care, including private pay, long-term care...
S1 Episode 14 - What is Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?
Episode Summary:In this episode of Ask Flo – Straight Talk on Eldercare, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains what a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also known as a Life Plan Community, is and how it differs ...
S1 Episode 13 - Skilled Nursing vs. Rehab: What's the Difference?
Episode Summary:In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor Flo Minton explains the differences between short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, what services each provides, how Medicare coverage generally works, and what...
S1 Episode 12 – When Is Memory Care the Right Choice?
Episode Summary:Memory care is one of the most misunderstood senior living options. In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains how memory care differs from assisted living, the warning signs that indicate it ma...
S1 Episode 11 - When Is It Time For Assisted Living?
Episode Summary:In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains how families can recognize when assisted living may be the right next step. She discusses common warning signs, misconceptions about assisted living, a...
S1 Episode 10 - Is Independent Living the Right Choice?
Episode Summary:In this episode Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains what Independent Living really is, who benefits most, and why many seniors find they gain freedom—not lose it—by making the move before a crisis occurs.
S1 Episode 9 - Understanding Senior Living Options
Episode Summary:In this episode, Flo Minton answers a question many families face when a parent can no longer safely remain at home: what is the difference between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing...
S1 Episode 8 - Warning Signs of Caregiver Burnout
Episode Summary:Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton discusses caregiver burnout, explaining how it can build over time as responsibilities increase and pointing out the warning signs such as exhaustion, irritability, neglecting self...
S1 Episode 7 - Protecting Your Parents From Senior Scams
Episode Summary:In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains how families can help protect aging parents from senior scams without creating embarrassment or fear. She outlines common scam tactics, including urgency,...
S1 Episode 6 - Getting The Family on the Same Page
Episode Summary:In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton discusses how families can align on eldercare by starting with facts, identifying a parent’s safety, medication, transportation, nutrition, and social needs, and s...
S1 Episode 5 - What Legal Documents Should Every Family Have?
Episode Summary:In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains which legal documents families should have in place before a crisis happens. What You’ll Learn This episode covers five key do...
S1 Episode 4 - When Should an Aging Parent Stop Driving?
Episode Summary:In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton discusses when it may be time for an aging parent to stop driving and explains that age alone is not the deciding factor. Hear her list of common warning signs tha...
S1 Episode 3 - How to Have "The Conversation"
Episode Summary:In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton discusses how to talk with an aging parent about assisted living when they do not want to leave home. She explains that home can represent independence, comfort, m...
S1 Episode 2 - 5 Signs a Parent Should Not Live Alone
Episode Summary: In this episode of Ask Flo, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton answers a question many adult children face: how to tell when a parent is no longer safe living alone. The Question: Wha...
S1 Episode 1 - Aging in Place: When Does it Make Sense?
Episode Summary: "Can you or your parent safely and successfully remain at home as you age?"In this episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton answers when aging in place makes sense and when it may be time to consider o...
