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How A Senior Living Advisor Helps Families in Transition
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

How A Senior Living Advisor Helps Families in Transition

As your loved ones age, finding the right senior living community in the Omaha Metro Area for assisted living or memory care can feel overwhelming. With so many options across Omaha, Council Bluffs, and the surrounding suburbs, navigating this process alone can be challenging. That’s where a local senior living advisor comes in—your trusted partner in identifying the best fit for your loved one’s needs.

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How to Choose the Best Senior Living For You or Your Loved One
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

How to Choose the Best Senior Living For You or Your Loved One

Our goal as your Senior Living Advisor is to help you make the best move possible by helping you understand your options, financial responsibilities, and continuum of care. As we follow these steps together, we will evaluate senior living communities together and systematically choose the one that fits your lifestyle, preferences, and needs. Message us today to start the conversation.

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Planning a Senior Move in 2025?
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Planning a Senior Move in 2025?

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to successfully transition into a senior living community for you or a loved one? We have included a comprehensive list of action items to help you manage the moving process and local government resources to guide you on the right path.

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Christmas Traditions Around the World
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Christmas Traditions Around the World

Christmas is a season of joy, togetherness, and cherished traditions. Across the globe, countries celebrate this festive holiday in unique ways that reflect their culture, history, and beliefs. Let’s take a journey to explore some of the most heartwarming Christmas traditions from around the world!

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Creating Connections for Seniors During Colder Winter Months
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Creating Connections for Seniors During Colder Winter Months

Maintaining consistent contact with neighbors or family members, even through small gestures like phone calls or letters, can also make a big difference during the colder months.

If you’re looking for month than casual connections and would like to consider your senior living options, our Senior Living Advisors can guide your through the senior living process. Interested in learning more?

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Having a Plan for Success When Transitioning into Senior Living
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Having a Plan for Success When Transitioning into Senior Living

Transitioning from a family home to a senior living community can be challenging, but with thoughtful planning and support, it can become a smooth and positive experience. Here are some key steps we use to guide our clients and their families for success:

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Why Fall is a Great Time to Move to a Senior Community
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Why Fall is a Great Time to Move to a Senior Community

The Fall season can be an ideal time for elderly individuals to move to a senior living community for several reasons. Working with Family Ties Senior Placement Servies is a great place to start. Your Senior Living Advisor can help you navigate your senior living options by understanding your health care needs, location preferences, budget limitation and timing. If you’re considering a move this Fall - you may have just found the perfect time of year!

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Paying for Senior Living Expenses
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Paying for Senior Living Expenses

A Comprehensive Guide Navigating the financial aspect of senior living can be daunting for families. Whether you’re exploring independent living, assisted living, or nursing home care, the costs can vary significantly. Understanding the options for paying for these services can help alleviate some of the stress associated with this transition. Working with our trusted Senior Living Advisors at Family Ties Senior Placements can help!

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In-Home Care vs. Community Care
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

In-Home Care vs. Community Care

The decision between these options largely depends on the senior's health, personal preferences, financial situation, and social support network. Many choose a hybrid approach, starting with in-home care and eventually transitioning to a retirement community as needs evolve.

It is important to have an advocate for you and your family during this time. As your Senior Living Advisor, we listen to your goals and concerns and create a plan that works best for your wishes and capabilities. We work with families to ensure loved ones feel heard and understood.

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Right-sizing for Success
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Right-sizing for Success

Embrace your fresh start by implementing these simple strategies to reduce stress and declutter your life. Discover how to launch the next chapter with ease and clarity. Rightsizing is made easier when you have a plan and professional help!

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How Does a Senior Living Advisor Help You?
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

How Does a Senior Living Advisor Help You?

Helping families make the best decisions in senior living is made easier with the help of a Senior Living Advisor. Check out our blog on how we help make a difficult decision more manageable. From how to downsize toselling your home to getting settled in your new community, we do it all!

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How the Right Community Ensures Safety and Well-Being for Our Loved Ones
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

How the Right Community Ensures Safety and Well-Being for Our Loved Ones

Having help with a Senior Living Advisor to understand the options available to you and your loved one, is crucial for making the best senior living decision possible. Here are key reasons that senior living and being in the right community can make positive changes in your life and the well-being of your family.

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Helping Seniors Stay Cool in the Heat
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Helping Seniors Stay Cool in the Heat

Family Ties Senior Placement Services can help with finding the best in-home care provider or community for you or your loved one. We take the time to understand your unique needs and timelines and offer insight into your senior living options. As your trusted Senior Living Advisor, we work hard to help you make the best decisions possible in senior care.

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Have You Seen The Owl House?
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Have You Seen The Owl House?

Helping seniors a loving residential living option for those considering a move to a community. We are private rooms only and 24/7 companion caregiving to help with activities of daily living. We help families find peace o mind while having our loved ones live life to the fullest!

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