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Did you know that 78% of people in assisted living still feel lonely despite the communal environment? 

This underscores the importance of not only financial planning but also emotional and social planning as we age.

Join Rob Crutiss as he welcomes Mary Winners, founder of About Senior Solutions™, to discuss the complexities of aging and the importance of comprehensive planning for diminished capacity, whether physical or mental. 

Get ready to hear practical advice and real-life anecdotes to learn how you can prepare for the future and strive for a brighter outcome for yourself and your loved ones.

Rob and Mary talk about:

• The significance of proactive planning to avoid crises as you age
• Physical and mental challenges of the elderly, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia 
• Insights into developing a personalized care plan that acknowledges your wishes
• The role of technology and community in supporting aging individuals
• The costs and common struggles associated with caring for the elderly
• And more!

Resources:

• Educational videos (bottom of the page)
• Measuring Longevity Risk: Here’s What You Need To Know About SEIA’s Wealth GPS with Julia Fahlen (Ep. 28)
• Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
• Positive Approach® to Care Training
• Understanding and supporting a person with dementia – Alzheimer’s Society

Connect with Mary Winners:

• About Senior Solutions™
• LinkedIn: Mary Winners

Connect with Robert Curtiss:

• rcurtiss@seia.com
• (626) 795-2944
• About Robert Curtiss 
• LinkedIn: Robert Curtiss
• Facebook: Robert Curtiss
• SEIA
• LinkedIn: SEIA

About Our Guest:

Mary Winners has over a decade of experience in healthcare. While physicians and nurses provide medical recommendations, Mary understands the other side of health care-the confusing maze of healthcare options and unknowns. She has extensive knowledge in acute care hospitalization, Gero-psychiatric issues, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, hospice, assisted living, and other senior care options. 

As a noted speaker and adviser, Mary has provided expert services to a wide variety of seniors in every economic category. Her ability to accurately pinpoint and guide families as they deal with emotionally life-changing events gives Mary unparalleled insights.

In 2023, Mary was appointed Commissioner for Older Adults by The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.