Part 1: Recognizing the Signs Before a Crisis

Hosted by Lydia Wietsma, CPRES, SRES®
Guest: Leslie Davis, Copper Creek Inn – Koelsch Senior Living

Most families don't plan to make decisions about senior living during a crisis—but that's exactly when it happens.

On Part 1 of this special two-part series of Solving Life's Next Chapter, Lydia Wietsma sits down with senior living expert Leslie Davis to discuss why families often wait until an emergency forces difficult decisions and how early planning can dramatically improve outcomes for everyone involved.

Leslie shares why emotions such as guilt, fear, and uncertainty often prevent families from acting sooner—even when they know something has changed. Together, Lydia and Leslie discuss how caregivers slowly adapt to a loved one's decline without realizing just how much responsibility they've assumed, and why those "little changes" eventually become the new normal.

Listeners will also learn:

• Why waiting for a crisis often limits the best care options.
• The hidden signs that indicate it may no longer be safe for someone to live alone.
• What families should look for beyond memory loss, including medication management, nutrition, falls, wandering, hygiene, isolation, and household responsibilities.
• Why family disagreements often delay important decisions—and how proper planning, including Powers of Attorney, can help avoid conflict.
• The importance of having honest conversations before an emergency happens.

Leslie also shares the unique approach at Copper Creek Inn by Koelsch Senior Living, where 24/7 on-site nursing allows their team to care for residents with more complex medical needs, including individuals living with Lewy Body Dementia and Frontotemporal Dementia.

If you're caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one, this episode provides practical guidance that could help you recognize warning signs before they become a crisis.

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