Taking Care Of Elderly Parents: Making Senior Housing Transitions Go Smoothly

March 22, 2009 - PRLog -- Houston, Tx -   How to reduce the stress of moving an aging parent to senior housing  will be the focus of this week's segment on "Ask Mr. Eldercare". The interactive, internet radio show with host Martin Sabel airs on Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m.

This week Martin interviews elderly parent care expert Kari Berit, Since 2002, Mrs. Berit is a gifted elder care coach who has helped family caregivers start caregiving conversations with aging parents, have important family meetings about parent care and created richer connections between elderly parents and adult children.

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/0913b .

Over 34 million adults are taking care of elderly parents. Most are thrust into the caregiving role with little preparation.  Every year, over 1 million elderly move into senior housing. Often up the adult child taking care of that aging parent must help them come to terms with the need for a higher level of care. This show will provide insight, support and comfort to caregivers facing that difficult task.

"Kari Berit is a treasure chest of proven tips for talking with aging parents, taking action and following through in a way that eases the stress for both generations. Increased longevity is pressuring American families in a way they have never been stressed before. Kari brings a wealth of practical insights for caregivers to use to smooth the emotionally difficult move to senior housing," comments Sabel.

The interview will be available for instant replay at http://www.MrEldercareOnline.com/0913b   immediately following the show. Listeners may also subscribe to the archives via the RSS feed located on the host page.

Additional tips for adult caregivers providing care for elderly parents can be found by contacting Martin Sabel or visiting http://www.MrEldercareOnline.com.

Press Contact:
Martin Sabel
4545 Mount Vernon
Houston, Texas 77006
713-306-5002
Martin@MrEldercareOnline.com

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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 elderly parents. Host Martin Sabel explores issues specific to caring for the elderly. The show allows family caregivers to meet and talk with leading experts on everything eldercare. Listeners can get their questions answered by calling the show live at (646) 595-3880 or typing in their question on the show's special chat system.

About Martin Sabel
Martin Sabel is a caregiver's best friend and an expert on the financial issues of aging.
As a practicing financial gerontologist and paralegal he understands the frustrations, worries and fears family caregivers deal with on a daily basis. Known as "Mr. Eldercare," Martin provides practical knowledge guides family caregivers safely over the bumpy roads of caring for elderly parents.