Videos
Limited Mobility in Senior Living
Michael Gill discusses the difference between a one-person transfer, a two-person transfer, and mechanical lift devices. These gradations in mobility — and the ability to foresee them — have implications for a successful placement in Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Assisted Living is Tax Deductible
Assisted Living care costs may be partially or fully tax deductible. It’s a complicated topic, but in this video, Senior Living expert, Michael Gill, introduces the important factors to know.
Long Term Care Insurance
Michael Gill, President of Texas Senior Living Locators, discusses what you need to know when a loved one has a Long Term Care insurance policy. Are there standardized terms? What do you do if the policy has been lost? What are the money terms? How to figure out what is important? Michael addresses these topics and more in this informative video.
Diabetes Care in Senior Living
Diabetes Care is a prevalent issue in Senior Living. It’s a health issue and a regulatory issue as well, and can greatly complicate the search for Senior Living. In this video, I explore some of the considerations surrounding Senior Living placement for seniors with diabetes.
Alcoholism and Senior Living
Alcoholism is a problem at any age. Alcoholics don’t stop craving alcohol just because they move into Senior Living. Seniors with an alcohol problem have somewhat different healthcare concerns than they did at an earlier stage of life. In this video, we discuss the challenges of alcoholism in the Senior Living environment, with an examination of what to expect from each level of senior living.
Post-Hospitalization Rehabilitation
Arranging for post-hospital rehabilitation services for a loved one can be a confusing ordeal if you haven’t been through it before. In this video we offer a short rehab tutorial, and go over options, considerations, tips and warnings for the rehab journey. If you are just getting started, this is an invaluable guide on what to expect.
Respite Care in Senior Living
Caregiver stress is a real problem. A respite (short-term) stay at a senior living community can be an excellent solution. In this video, Michael Gill discusses the positives, negatives, and prices of respite stays in the Austin, Texas area.
Independent Living Explained
Independent Living is retirement living in a non-regulated setting that includes meals, activities, and limited transportation services. In this informative discussion, Michael Gill details the advantages of Independent Living for more healthy seniors entering Senior Living for the first time.
Residential Care Homes Explained
Residential Care Homes are small Assisted Livings in a suburban setting, usually with only 6 to 12 residents. These are an excellent choice for fragile residents with mobility issues, who need a lot of caregiver interaction. Learn more about this senior living option in this highly informative video.
Assisted Living Explained
Michael Gill explains what distinguishes Assisted Living from Independent Living and other segments of the Senior Living industry. This is an essential and informative discussion for people trying to figure out where to place their loved ones when they can no longer live at home.
Skilled Nursing Explained
Michael Gill explains what distinguishes Skilled Nursing from Assisted Living and other segments of the Senior Living industry. This is an essential and informative discussion for people trying to figure out where to place their loved ones when they can no longer live at home.
What Can a Senior Living Locator Do For You?
Learn the process by which Texas Senior Living Locators helps you and your family find the best placement in Senior Living, and why this process is so preferable to on-line searches and other methods. And remember, this is a FREE consulting service for the family.