Free Advising and Placement Services
Help With No Cost To You
Welcome to my website—I'm so glad you're here. I'm Belinda Godin, founder of Aging Stages Senior Services. My services are completely free to seniors and their families. I’m compensated by the senior living community after a resident moves in—never by you. That means you receive honest, compassionate support at no cost. I’m here to walk with you through every step of this journey, helping you find the right fit with confidence and peace of mind.
Owner | Senior Living Advisor | Educator | Speaker
I offer you a safe place for authentic conversations where everyone in the discussion is
HONORED, HEARD & FINDS HOPE.
I provide the following:
- Discussion and education either 1-1 or in group presentations
- Senior Living Community research, tours and post move-in visits usually on the 2nd & 4th week of residency
- Ongoing communication with your preferred senior living community
- Events tailored to widows
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- BA in Social Work
- BA in Communications
- Dementia & Alzheimer Training
- Experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care communities
- 20+ years working in a variety of settings: hospitals, non-profits, senior living communities, senior real estate in Ohio, Arizona and Oregon
- Senior Center Theater Director
- Ongoing continuing education
Support Every Step of the Way
HOW YOU'll BENEFIT
- You'll benefit from my active listening, engaging questions and my understanding of family dynamics.
- You'll benefit by maximizing your time.
- You'll benefit from the research I've already done so you get the best information to make the most accurate decisions.
- You'll benefit from me attending the community tours. I'm a valuable extra set of eyes, ears and intuition!
- You'll benefit from the community tour evaluations we do together to sort out the pros and cons of each community's living spaces, amenities and services.
Resources
- I equip families and seniors with good resources so you can put one foot in front of the other easier and faster.
- When you need an estate salesperson, packers, movers, etc. I've got the connections.
- I help you gather the required documents for the clinical assessment and residency. This is very much top of mind for me as timing your move depends on the paperwork.I am happy to coordinate details with the movers and the senior living community to ensure all activities go smoothly before, during and after your move!
Discovery: Understanding the Senior's Needs
- Our first meeting is about you describing the senior and their situation. It's about sharing your fears, concerns, timing, budget, and the hurdles you expect us to overcome.
- By having candid conversations, we can address the wishes and needs of the senior considering a lifestyle change.
- You don't need to be afraid of the changes. We walk through them together.
- I've been there and know how it feels.
Embracing Supportive Living Options for Every Stage
- Independent Living: With little or no care plan.
- Assisted Living: With an individualized care plan.
- Memory Care (in a secure unit): With an individualized care plan.
- Adult Care Home: With an individualized care plan.
- Skilled Nursing: With an individualized care plan.
- Aging-in-Place: Home modifications with or without home health care.
Location Matters: Staying Close to Loved Ones for Better Care
- The convenience of having a loved one near family is important for maintaining relationships and ensuring continuity of care.
More Alike Than Different: The Value of Senior Living Communities
- A senior living community's value is evident in the opportunities to make friends you would never have made living alone at home.
- Casual, serious, and regular conversations are so good for us!
- Brain-engaging activities are excellent ways for seniors to stay mentally alert and present in their lives.
- Dining with others is a very important component of a well-rounded lifestyle.
Assessing Care Needs: Building a Personalized Support Plan
- All care needs are determined through an assessment with the senior living community's clinical care team.
- This team is usually comprised of the Health Services Director/RN and another team member.
- This is an important step, as the outcome will determine if a person can be properly cared for by the community.
- The care plan and care costs are then determined.
Aging in Place: Why Home Renovation Could Be the Solution
- Perhaps aging-in-place home renovation is the answer.
- We'll discuss all the reasons for this approach.
- An in-home assessment of the senior and their space is needed so that an aging-in-place home contractor can be recommended to make the appropriate modifications.
- Including home health assistance may also be beneficial.