Senior Living Specialists

On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of having Jo Gilliland Alch come to our office for a lunch and learn presentation. Thank you to Joy Care Management for a great learning opportunity and for the abundance of knowledge that you shared with our team. Your deep passion for supporting and advocating for our Seniors and their families is inspiring.

Senior Living Specialists believes educating our team as much as possible so we may better understand and serve our Seniors.

Wishing Everyone A Day Filled With Gratitude! Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Senior Living Specialists team!

Informational meeting Saturday, February 4th at 10am, located at
Library of First United Methodist Church Coppell
420 S. Heartz Road, Coppell, TX

Founder, Paul Markowitz, will be presenting the different kind of Senior Living options available and critical questions to ask when touring communities for your loved one.

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With Collin county Senior Housing nearing 90% occupancy towards the end of 2022, check out what new developments are underway in McKinney, Texas, and what Senior Living Specialists Founder, Paul Markowitz, had to say about increased call volume for family and friends exploring Senior Housing options for their loved on.

Occupancy rates, new projects show need for senior housing in Collin County Data from the nonprofit group National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care shows that of the senior housing inventory available in Collin County, 86.4% of those units are occupied as of the third quarter of 2022.

When considering the different options for senior care, it's important to factor in the environment your loved one is most comfortable in...
For some, this would resemble a large community setting with plenty of opportunities to socialize, group trips, and things of that nature. For others, a smaller, more intimate group setting may be more appealing.

Check out this article on Residential Care Homes, and why it may be a better fit for your loved one.

What Are the Benefits of Residential Care Homes in Dallas-Fort Worth? | Senior Living Specialists Our blog is aimed to be a resource tool for those that have realized their ability to care for an aging loved one is now beyond their abilities. It is an unfortunate reality but the sooner you face it, the quicker your loved one will receive appropriate care. As the leading caregiver resource in Dal...

Christy Sumrow Byerly, of Senior Living Specialists, alongside Neurologist and colleague, Dr. Anna Tseng share their wisdom and expertise on St. Andrew United Methodist Church podcast: Leading People - Are You Ready to Lead in the Tough Medical Conversations of Your Life?

Listen in on how Christy and Dr. Tseng express the importance of putting yourself in others shoes, and how that can make all the difference.

‎Leading People: Are You Ready to Lead in the Tough Medical Conversations of Your Life? Featuring Dr. Anna Tseng and Christy Byerly on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Leading People, Ep Are You Ready to Lead in the Tough Medical Conversations of Your Life? Featuring Dr. Anna Tseng and Christy Byerly - Oct 12, 2022

Beginning your journey on finding the right place for your loved one can be overwhelming. Our local and experienced team members are here to guide, educate, and support you and your loved one every step of the way. Check out this helpful article and connect with one of our specialists today.

It's Time For My Parent To Move From My Home To Assisted Living, Now What? | Senior Living Specialists Caring for someone in your home is not only difficult, it can become unsafe for both you and your parent. It’s not uncommon to ultimately need to explore residential care options, but with so many options it’s hard to know where to begin. Consider how much your loved one should be included in th...

Check out this article for advice on how to stay on top of things:

How Do You Divide Care Duties Between Siblings? | Senior Living Specialists When you have a parent that has moved into a care facility, you will likely realize that there are some responsibilities as a caretaker you no longer have to worry about. The care facility will likely be handling things like daily hygiene and prescription distribution which can be taxing on you, the...

"Memories are like antiques, the older they are the more valuable they became." - Marinela Reka

Read how creating a memory book can offer comfort and how it can be used as a tool used in redirecting.

Memory Books for Loved One’s Recently Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s | Senior Living Specialists If your loved one was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of memory loss disease, it can be a heart-breaking diagnosis. You have likely already started to notice some of the early signs of forgetfulness or frustration when their thoughts begin to escape them. Luckily, with new adva...

Our founder, Paul Markowitz, had the opportunity to be a part of the Alzheimer's Association table chat with Kathy Shockley, Director, Programs & Services Alzheimer's Association Dallas & Northeast Texas, on Tuesday, August 30th.

Please take a moment and check it out!

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Founder, Paul Markowitz, had the privilege of being featured on: Episode 26 of Manchester Living Podcast!

The topic is SENIOR ADVISORS, the people that can help you find the right place to live when aging in place is no longer an option. What do senior advisors look for in a facility? How do they match their clients with the right place for you to call home? What do they recommend to look for in this process and what questions to ask?

Check it out to see Senior Living Specialists approach.

Episode 26: Senior Advisors Episode 26 of Manchester Living Podcast is here! Our topic today is SENIOR ADVISORS, the people that can help you find the right place to live when aging in ...

Helpful information to get the conversation started.

How to Start a Conversation About Your Aging Loved One with Your Siblings | Senior Living Specialists The conversation can be one of the toughest conversations to have. If you are realizing that it is time to discuss the long-term care for your aging loved one, you have likely recognized signs of aging. It could be that they are struggling with their memory or not being able to handle normal daily t...

https://www.seniorlivingspecialists.com/2021/02/why-cant-i-hear/

Why Can't I Hear? | Senior Living Specialists I have heard from my clients hundreds of times how their loved one(s) are very hard of hearing yet they refuse to wear their hearing aids! I am always perplexed as to why anyone would intentionally make it difficult to communicate by refusing to utilize their hearing aids? I have to ask, if one coul...

Check out our newest blog:
https://www.seniorlivingspecialists.com/2021/01/new-veterans-program/

New Veteran’s Program | Senior Living Specialists Many people are aware of the Aide and Attendance program through the Veteran’s Administration but few, including myself until recently, have heard of a new in-home care program. The “Homemaker and Home Health Aide,” program provides approximately 15 hours per week of in-home custodial care to ...

Covid Cases and Senior Living | Senior Living Specialists We all know that the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems are at the greatest risk of contracting Covid 19. Are we doing enough to keep residents of senior living communities safe from becoming a statistic? Let us look at how Covid can spread so easily in senior living facilities. A r...

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https://www.seniorlivingspecialists.com/2020/06/covid-cases-and-senior-living/

Covid Cases and Senior Living | Senior Living Specialists We all know that the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems are at the greatest risk of contracting Covid 19. Are we doing enough to keep residents of senior living communities safe from becoming a statistic? Let us look at how Covid can spread so easily in senior living facilities. A r...

Our newest blog relating to corona virus. We hope that everybody is staying safe and are available if families need urgent need for placement within the Dallas and Fort Worth surrounding areas.

Http://www.seniorlivingspecialists.com/2020/03/coronavirus-and-assisted-living-homes/

Coronavirus and Assisted Living Homes | Senior Living Specialists Since the elderly are especially susceptible to COVID-19 (coronavirus), you’re probably worried about your loved one living in an assisted living home. You’re right to be concerned. As of Friday, March 20, more than a quarter of the American lives lost to COVID-19 were people living in elder car...

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Great job Christy!!!

Mom and me: Three angels to guide us from rehab to assisted living This is a story about three angels and one week in October. It was a good week. A week when Mom started to have more good days than bad ones as she continued her recovery from spinal fusion surgery. A when I would turn fifty-three. The week was so good that I intended to take a few

Great job Christy!!!!

Mom and me: Three angels to guide us from rehab to assisted living This is a story about three angels and one week in October. It was a good week. A week when Mom started to have more good days than bad ones as she continued her recovery from spinal fusion surgery. A when I would turn fifty-three. The week was so good that I intended to take a few

Amazing testimony from a family that Christy Sumrow Byerly with Senior Living Specialists helped. We love being able to make a difference in people’s lives!! Please call us if you need help with finding the right Senior Living option for your loved ones. 👼❤️

Mom and me: Three angels to guide us from rehab to assisted living This is a story about three angels and one week in October. It was a good week. A week when Mom started to have more good days than bad ones as she continued her recovery from spinal fusion surgery. A when I would turn fifty-three. The week was so good that I intended to take a few

Dementia is an umbrella term used to cover several conditions that all result in the decline of a patient’s cognitive abilities. It’s important to realize that not all dementia cases are the same.

The 10 Most Common Types of Dementia | Senior Living Specialists Learn more about the various forms of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy-Body and Vascular dementia. Call us in the Dallas, Fort Worth area.

Not all assisted living facilities are created equal. Learn what to look for in a good assisted living facility.

How to Tell Which Assisted Senior Living Facilities Are Good/Safe Learn how to tell which assisted senior living facilities are safe for your loved ones, what to look for in an assisted living facility and more.

Recognize the early signs of congestive heart failure and what you can do to treat it.
https://www.seniorlivingspecialists.com/2018/12/congestive-heart-failure-signs-symptoms/

Congestive Heart Failure: Signs & Symptoms, Treatment & More There are few things in life that are scarier than hearing that you or a loved one has a heart condition. Things can get even more overwhelming if you keep hearing medical terms that go right over your head. In hopes of helping you better navigate such a sensitive situation, below is an overview of....

We know transitioning a loved one from an independent home to assisted living is never an easy decision to make. Our recent blog provides some guidelines on how to make the transition easier for everyone.
https://www.seniorlivingspecialists.com/2019/01/transitioning-from-independent-to-assisted-living/

Transitioning From Independent Homes to Assisted Living At some point in many families’ lives, they’ll have to address a momentous elephant in the room: Whether it’s time to move a loved one to a senior housing community. It’s often a difficult subject because of the popular belief that if you truly love someone, just bring them to live with you....

While both home care and home health care can be delivered in the privacy of an older adult’s home, the type of care provided is different. Our blog explains the differences between home care and home health care in more detail: https://bit.ly/2RpEaor