Assisted Living: The 7 Critical Mistakes Families Must Avoid

March 11, 2009 - PRLog -- Assisted Living Care Centers will be the focus of this week’s segment on “Ask Mr. Eldercare”, the interactive, internet radio show dedicated to elder care issues. “Ask Mr. Eldercare” with host Martin Sabel airs on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 10 a.m. Central.  This week Martin interviews two experts in selecting senior assisted living: Ryan Malone, caregiver and author of “By Families, For Families Guide To Assisted Living” and Connie Taylor, geriatric care manager and founder of Senior Care Consultants

Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (646)595-3880.  The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream from http://www.MrEldercareOnline.com/0911b .

With nearly 2 million older Americans having substantial long term care needs, more families are turning to assisted living communities rather than home care or nursing home placement.  Assisted living centers can provide a more comfortable, independent lifestyle than a nursing home.  Financial pressures are growing on the industry as centers proliferate and the economy stalls. That means problems are likely to spread.  Most families have no clue what questions to ask to avoid those problems.

“Care in an assisted living facility can be a literal life saver for families. But, all senior assisted living care is not the same. Because families may be under time and emotional pressure to quickly find a place for a parent to live, it’s easy to make a decision they later regret. The mistakes can be avoided if you know the right questions to ask. Ryan Malone and Connie Taylor have professional and personal experience listeners can use to make the right choice the first time.” says host Sabel.

The interview will be available for instant replay at http://www.MrEldercareOnline.com/0911b immediately following the show. Listeners may also subscribe to the archives via the RSS feed located on the host page.

About “Ask Mr. Eldercare”
“Ask Mr. Eldercare” is America’s first interactive, live Internet talk-radio show providing proven tips, strategies and resources to make caregiving easier for family caregivers of aging parents. Host Martin Sabel (Mr. Eldercare) explores issues specific to caring for the elderly. The show allows family caregivers to meet and talk with leading experts on everything eldercare. Listeners are encouraged to get their questions and concerns answered by calling the show live at (646) 595-3880 or typing in their question on the show’s special chat system.   Both the live show and “instant replay” archives are available at http://www.MrEldercareOnline.com/0911b.  

For additional information about choosing residential care home and other elder care facilities please contact Martin Sabel or visit http://www.MrEldercareOnline.com.

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Martin Sabel is America’s leading elder care coach and an expert on the financial issues of aging. A practicing financial gerontologist, paralegal, author and radio host who understands the frustrations and fears family caregivers deal with on a daily basis. I guide family caregivers safely over the bumpy roads of caring for elderly parents.