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Knowing all your options about senior housing is one thing. Making the decision is a different story. Today, Brenda Avadian, author of eight books, internationally known spokesperson for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's, and founder of the TheCaregiversVoice.com. guides you through the real-life application of choosing the most appropriate senior housing for an elderly parent. This show offers timely advice to caregivers facing the awesome task of finding the right care setting for aging family members. Brenda is a tireless advocate for caregivers. Discover how to successfully step through the emotionally charged process of finding the right level of care.

More families are turning to assisted living communities. While assisted living centers can provide a more comfortable, independent lifestyle than a nursing home, not all assisted living communities are created equally. Problems are growing due to competition and the stalled economy. My expert guests today are Ryan Malone, caregiver to his mom and author of "The By Families, For Families Guide To Assisted Living" and Connie Taylor, a licensed clinical Social worker, geriatric care manager and founder of Senior Care Consultants in Knoxville, Tenn. Join us and discover how to avoid the most common mistakes made by family caregivers choosing assisted living communities.

Alzheimer's patients need different care as their symptoms change. The key to maintaining the dignity of someone with Alzheimer's disease while maximizing their safety is knowing how to use the stages of Alzheimer's to guide that care.