Ask-carol – Senior Living Guidance

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Read About How Carol Helped Her Own Mom

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I was caregiver to my Mom for ten years after Dad died, moving my family closer as her needs became greater and greater.

A week after she danced at our son’s wedding she broke her hip at home. I was devastated. All of a sudden she couldn’t be home any longer. As you can read in Carol’s Story, I started making decisions. Some were good and some weren’t.

None of us is trained how to care for an aging parent, so it’s usually a crisis that spurs us to action. And that’s what happened. What’s the best place for Mom? Can she (and I) afford it? What about home care?

I learned a lot, so when Ma died at 99, I decided to help others. And I still help, every single day, seven days a week.

Carol’s Most Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions that Ask-Carol! receives, but your questions are likely to be much more complex, so be sure to call or fill in our form to get direct answers.

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?

As you can see at Carol’s Story, it all started with my own Mom who had two broken shoulders and a broken hip before she and I realized that she couldn’t be at home any longer. I made a lot of mistakes, but also learned from them and I share that with my clients.

WHAT ARE YOUR CRITERIA FOR CHOOSING FACILITIES?

Their management is the key. I make an effort to meet the senior management of all my facilities. If the management is good, its facilities will also be good. There are of course many other factors based on care and finances.

WILL I REALLY GET TO SPEAK WITH YOU?

Yes, I am always available to speak with you. My staff and franchisees will give you my personal phone number upon request. I am very easy to reach and respond to every call.

WHY SHOULD I USE YOUR SERVICE?

Because we really are experts in senior care. TheAsk-Carol! staff, franchisees and I spend many hours with each client, guiding you from start to finish. I want every placement to be successful.

IS YOUR SERVICE REALLY FREE?

Yes! When one of our clients move a family member into an Assisted Living Facility that we suggest, the facility may pay us for the referral. Much of our time, however, is spent helping families for whom we will receive no compensation.

CAN WE AFFORD ASSISTED LIVING?

You probably can. Programs such as VA and Medicaid often contribute, and we can help you decide what is affordable for your parent.

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What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

“I do believe finding Ask-Carol! was a blessing from above. I was at my wits end and wasn’t sure how to navigate the whole assisted thing. You were able to answer all my questions, and were always available to help and to listen.”

Theresa Benyola

“I could have searched for months and not found this place. Your suggestion was right on. My Mom is going to love it there. Your help saved me tons of stress and time.”

Jeanne Susini

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