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Wells Family Transition Managers Veteran & family-owned senior transition & placement advocacy firm serving SW Ohio. Founded by Tena (20+ yrs exp) & Dylan Wells (82nd Airborne combat vet).

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The most useful tour questions can start with a conversation at home.What do they want to keep doing? Morning coffee out...
10/14/2026

The most useful tour questions can start with a conversation at home.

What do they want to keep doing? Morning coffee outside? Choosing when to get up? Having friends visit?

Write down three priorities together. Bring them on the tour and ask how each would work in everyday life.

For nursing homes, Medicare’s checklist includes questions about activities, daily routines, outdoor access and visitors. Ask for specifics instead of settling for “we have plenty to do.”

What would be first on your list?

Source: Medicare, “Nursing home checklist.”
https://www.medicare.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/nursing-home-checklist_2.pdf

“Let me know if you need anything” leaves the tired person another job: figuring out what to ask for.Try one specific of...
10/13/2026

“Let me know if you need anything” leaves the tired person another job: figuring out what to ask for.

Try one specific offer instead.

“I can bring dinner Thursday. Would that help?”
“I can pick up groceries Saturday. What would work for you?”

Offer what you can actually follow through on. Let them say no or suggest something else.

What’s one small offer that would make your week easier?

Your parent needs help. You don’t even know which office to call.The Eldercare Locator gives families a place to start. ...
10/13/2026

Your parent needs help. You don’t even know which office to call.

The Eldercare Locator gives families a place to start. It’s a public service of the Administration for Community Living that connects older adults and families with community resources.

Search by location or call/text 1-800-677-1116 to reach trained staff.

Start with the help your loved one wants. Ask the local provider about availability, eligibility and the application process; a referral isn’t a guarantee of service.

Save this for the next family conversation:
https://eldercare.acl.gov/home

Source: Administration for Community Living, Eldercare Locator.

Bring one old photo to your next visit.Ask your older loved one:• Who is in this picture?• Where was it taken?• What do ...
10/12/2026

Bring one old photo to your next visit.

Ask your older loved one:
• Who is in this picture?
• Where was it taken?
• What do you remember about that day?

If they’d like, save a few sentences in their own words alongside a digital copy. Add names, the place and an approximate year if known. Mark uncertain details as uncertain.

Ask before recording or sharing, and let them choose what stays private. One photo is enough to start.

Further reading: Library of Congress, “Preserving Family Stories.”
https://blogs.loc.gov/families/2020/09/preserving-family-stories/

Moving day tip: pack one small “open first” box with your older loved one.A few useful starters:• Glasses and their case...
10/11/2026

Moving day tip: pack one small “open first” box with your older loved one.

A few useful starters:
• Glasses and their case
• Everyday toiletries
• A change of clothes
• Phone charger

Ask what else they want close by for the first evening. Label the box clearly, and agree who will keep it with them during the move.

Put it somewhere easy to reach when you arrive.

Source: National Association of Senior Move Managers, “Your Guide to Stress-Free Rightsizing and Relocation.”
https://www.nasmm.org/nl/NASMM_Guide_To_Rightsizing_and_Relocating.pdf

Before a move or a change in daily support, ask your older loved one:“Which part of your morning would you most like to ...
10/11/2026

Before a move or a change in daily support, ask your older loved one:

“Which part of your morning would you most like to keep?”

It might be coffee in a favorite mug, ten quiet minutes with a book, or a call to a friend.

Write down their choice and one practical detail that makes it possible, such as where the mug will be kept or how to arrange their reading spot.

Bring that preference into the plan, and check again if their wishes change.

“Could you spend Saturday from 10 to noon with Mom so I can take a break?”A specific request gives someone a clear way t...
10/10/2026

“Could you spend Saturday from 10 to noon with Mom so I can take a break?”

A specific request gives someone a clear way to help. Include your loved one in choosing who comes, and confirm that the helper can provide the support needed.

Start with one manageable block of time. A walk, a quiet lunch, or time with a friend can belong on the calendar, too.

If family or friends cannot cover the care needed, ask the care team about respite resources. Availability and costs vary.

Source: NIH MedlinePlus Magazine, “Caring for yourself while caring for others,” November 5, 2024.
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Which places make your week feel like yours? A friend’s kitchen, the library, a favorite class.When planning transportat...
10/10/2026

Which places make your week feel like yours? A friend’s kitchen, the library, a favorite class.

When planning transportation with an older loved one, start with the places they want to keep going. Together, choose one backup ride option and try it on a low-pressure outing.

Ask about evening and weekend availability, how far ahead to book, and any cost or accessibility needs.

A useful ride plan keeps everyday choices within reach. Include your loved one in the decisions from the start.

Source: NHTSA, “Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully”
https://www.nhtsa.gov/older-drivers/driving-safely-while-aging-gracefully

Illustrative scene; no actual client pictured.

Bringing a meal to an older loved one? Add a clear label with the cooking date.Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hour...
10/09/2026

Bringing a meal to an older loved one? Add a clear label with the cooking date.

Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or 1 hour when it is exposed to temperatures above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below.

For cooked meat or poultry, soups, stews and casseroles, plan to use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, or freeze them. Check storage guidance for other foods rather than guessing.

A readable date helps everyone plan the next meal. Ask what your loved one would enjoy and what portions work for them.

Sources: FoodSafety.gov, “People at Risk: Older Adults” and “Cold Food Storage Chart”
https://www.foodsafety.gov/people-at-risk/older-adults
https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts

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