What Value Does a Senior Living Advisor Bring to Your Family?
When it’s finally time to start exploring senior living options for an elderly loved one, some families might decide to go it alone. However, I’ve heard from many people that the process of sifting through the myriad of senior living options available in their local community is fraught with worry and stress.
That’s because searching for a Senior Living Community on Long Island is a time-consuming process when you realize all of the different aspects you need to consider with each community you’re considering. In addition, calling and visiting each one can become a headache that leads to other questions you might ask yourself:
- Do I really know what to look for in a Senior Living Community?
- Will I remember to ask all the right questions?
- Is there anything I should be aware of that will impact my loved one’s happiness or standard of living?
Remember, searching for the best-fit Senior Living Community isn’t like buying a loaf of bread. The community you select will be where your loved one may likely spend the rest of their life. You want them to feel at home, be safe and secure, and thrive during their vintage years.
That’s why so many families turn to a Senior Living Advisor (Mike McClernon, 516-254-9481) to help them find the best community for their family members. Senior Living Advisors make the entire process easy and stress-free by doing all the work for you and presenting your family with the most suitable options for the older adult in your life.
What does a Senior Living Advisor do?
Senior Living Advisors help families make senior living arrangements for themselves or an elderly loved one. These specialists have unparalleled knowledge and experience that saves you time and worry by doing all the research based on the older adult’s particular needs. Their recommendations for Senior Living Communities are wholly based on the older person’s care requirements, interests, and lifestyle. They truly have your family’s best interests at heart.
You can expect seasoned, trusted guidance and answers to all of your questions from your Senior Living Advisor. They demystify the process for you and work hard to ensure a smooth transition to the most appropriate community so your loved one can thrive in the new home.
Senior Living Advisors bring significant value to your family in the following ways:
1. You only get recommendations based on your loved one’s requirements
Senior Living Advisors aren’t interested in just “making a sale”. We genuinely want to match older people with the community that best suits their needs, interests, and lifestyle. Whether they’re looking for a facility with lots of activities, opportunities for socialization, or 24-hour medical care, your Senior living advisor will provide the best options that fulfill the older adult’s needs.
2. Their services are at no cost to you
Senior Living Advisors will never bill you for their work. They get a commission from the Senior Living Community you or your loved one’s select. There is no risk to you financially, nor is there pressure to choose one community over another. We work solely for you and your family with complete objectivity.
3. They respect your budget
Your budget and how you will be paying (such as privately funded, Medicaid, or long-term care insurance) will help your Senior Living Advisor connect you with the best-fit options for your family. No matter the size of your budget, you’ll receive the same respect and courtesy as everyone else as we work together to find your loved one their next home.
4. You benefit from their experience
Many families, especially when they’re new to the process, will start looking for a Senior Living Community with little to no knowledge of how everything operates. The experience, connections, and resources offered by a Senior Living Advisor will save your family a lot of stress and indecision by making the entire process easy.
5. They make everything transparent
Marketing materials such as brochures and websites for Senior Living Communities sometimes only focus on the “good” side of things. Senior Living Advisors know all sides of every community in the region and can advise you if a particular community you’re considering has had violations reported to their state board. This insider knowledge will help you make an informed decision with peace of mind.
6. They work at your pace
Suppose an elderly loved one is about to be discharged from a medical facility and requires Assisted Living immediately. Senior Living Advisors can help with a fast but thorough vetting of the appropriate facilities. Or, if you’re not planning to move for several months, we can still make recommendations with no pressure to make fast decisions. We always work according to your timelines to provide options that suit your immediate or long-term needs based on our knowledge and experience.
7. They’re familiar with your community
Many families want their elderly loved ones close by for family visits and celebrations. Also, many older adults want to stay near the community they’ve lived in for many years. Senior Living Advisors have intimate knowledge about all the quality Senior Living Communities in your region. However, if the older person wants to relocate to a new community, your Senior Living Advisor can still help to provide their best recommendations in that area.
8. They accompany you on community visits
Once you and your Senior Living Advisor create a shortlist of the best senior living options, your advisor will come with you on a tour of those senior communities. They’ll attend your meetings with community representatives and ensure that all of your questions are answered and your concerns addressed. They may even bring up some points you might not have thought of – and you’ll be glad they did.
9. A true senior living partner for your family
Your Senior Living Advisor partners with your family from the very beginning and sometimes right up until moving day. They do this because they’re genuinely committed to helping you find the most suitable living arrangements for your elderly loved one.
Find a Senior Living Advisor on Long Island
If you’re familiar with the complex processes of finding a Senior Living Community and have the time and energy to explore all of the different options available, you will undoubtedly find a community all on your own.
However, if you’re like the majority of busy people who would benefit from the expert guidance, exhaustive research, and reliable partnership of a Senior Living Advisor, you’ll have the best chance of securing an Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Skilled Nursing community that’s the perfect match for the older person in your life.
Assisted Living Locators of Long Island is your trusted advisor in making the most informed choice on where your older loved ones will live during their vintage years. Contact Mike McClernon of Assisted Living Locators of Long Island at 516-254-9481 or mikem@assistedlivinglocators.com when you’re ready to explore Senior Living Community options for the older person in your life. We’re always happy to help!