Viki interviews CPA and author, Mike Campbell – When Mom and Dad Need Help, A Step-by-Step Guide to Senior Housing and Care

July 11, 2012 by  
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Senior care expert and author Mike Campbell has been an advisor to the senior housing and care industry for over 20 years. Now he wants to share with you what he’s learned from his 2+ decades in the industry. He’s written an award-winning book called

    When Mom and Dad Need Help

which educates the reader about all the long-term care options available in the market and arms them with a step-by-step plan to find the quality option that is the best fit for their loved ones.

July 25th at 2PM PDT, 5PM EDT
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kindethics/2012/07/25/mike-campbell-cpa–making-senior-housing-decisions-wisely

Are you worried about what you’ll do when Mom or Dad can no longer care for themselves?

“As adult children, it is so important that we educate ourselves about the process BEFORE THE CRISIS OCCURS! It’s not such a scary subject if we know what to expect!”
– Mike Campbell, Author/Senior Care Expert

When Mom and Dad Need Help is a GREAT RESOURCE that educates the reader about all the different long-term care options available in the market and provides them with an easy-to-follow step-by-step plan to find the quality care option that is the best fit for their loved ones.

“Anyone and everyone close to an older family member should read this book.” -Diane Gardner, ForeWord Reviews

    When Mom and Dad Need Help

is the:

Winner of the 2011 Independent Publishers Book of the Year Award in the Aging category
Winner of the 2010 ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Award in the Family and Relationships category

“This is a much needed book that is well written for the consumer. The telephone surveys, as well as the tour and interview checklists are excellent guidelines and tools.”
– Sister Roseann E. Kasayka Ph.D., MT-BC, DA

Is your parents’ well-being worth less than a $10 investment? If so, download the book right now! Outlined below are the direct links where you can buy this award-winning book in either the eBook or Print format.

eBook Kindle version at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/When-Mom-Need-Help-ebook/dp/B007BDLWSS/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&qid=1274817836&sr=8-1

eBook Nook version at Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-mom-and-dad-need-help-michael-c-campbell/1100199574?ean=2940013941847

eBook version at Kobo (readable on all desktops, all tablets (including IPad), and all smartphones (including IPhone): http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/When-Mom-Dad-Need-Help/book-TjavAs0ed0mhegpP3bdrig/page1.html

Print version at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/When-Mom-Dad-Need-Help/dp/0974298409/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274817836&sr=8-1

Print version at Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-mom-and-dad-need-help-michael-c-campbell/1100199574?ean=9780974298405&itm=1&USRI=when+mom+and+dad+need+help

You can also order a print version of the book toll-free at 1-800-345-6665.

DOWNLOAD FREE CHECKLISTS to conduct telephone surveys, tours and interviews of all the various senior housing and care options. http://www.iffenwen.com/checklists.html

Have a kind and respectful day.

Pacifica Senior Living in Santa Clarita will be hosting a presentation on caregiving on 10/13/10

October 5, 2010 by  
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Pacifica Senior Living in Santa Clarita will be hosting a presentation on caregiving on 10/13/10 from 7-8pm PST.

Pacifica Senior Living is an independent living, assisted living and memory care community in charming Santa Clarita, California.  They offer a variety of studio and one-bedroom apartments.  Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Pacifica Senior Living Amenities Include:

  • 24 Hour Staffing
  • Family and Friends Always Welcome
  • Choose your lifestyle: Relaxed, Active, Social or Private
  • Create Your Own Schedule from a Wide Range of Possibilities
  • Restaurant-Style Dining
  • Staff-Assisted Eating and Personal Hygiene Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staff Escorting
  • Emergency Call System in Every Apartment
  • Fully-Equipped Laundry Room for Independent Living
  • Full Service Beauty Salon and Barber Shop
  • First Class Entertainment
  • Escorted Day Trips
  • Scheduled Transportation

The Memory Care Staff at Pacifica Senior Living Santa Clarita Newhall is trained to provide the services you may need in a supportive environment.

Their separate, secured memory care community offers:

  • Secured and Safe Environment
  • Dedicated, Specially-Trained Staff, 24 Hours
  • Variety of Life Enrichment Programs
  • Activity Program Specific to Dementia Care
  • Weekly Housekeeping and Laundry Services
  • Courtyard with Walking Path
  • Medication Management
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Assistance with All Activities of Daily Living
  • Family Style Dining
  • Incontinence Care
  • Family Support Meetings
  • Transportation Assistance

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The Gardens at Park Balboa will be hosting a presentation on 9/8/10 from 7-8:30pm PST

September 2, 2010 by  
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Viki will be giving a presentation at the Gardens at Park Balboa on 9/8/10 from 7-8:30pm PST

The Gardens at Park Balboa, an Assisted Living residence in Van Nuys, California is a recently remodeled building located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. They believe in encouraging the growth of their residents as individuals, while offering personalized assistance and support when needed or desired. Residents experience the benefits of belonging to an engaging community with amenities, activities and companionship, yet all the while knowing that assisted services are available around the clock, every day of the year.

Residents and their families have the added security of knowing that Safe Haven, their secure unit for Alzheimer’s and dementia care is just steps away on the same property. In addition, residents have convenient geographical access to distinguished physicians and services at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Sherman Oaks Hospital, and other acute care hospitals located in the SFV.

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Autumn View Gardens in St. Louis will be hosting a lecture on Caregiving on 7/22/10 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

July 22, 2010 by  
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Autumn View Gardens in St. Louis will be hosting a lecture on Caregiving on 7/22/10 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Autumn View Gardens is a beautiful assisted-living community located on Schuetz Road in Creve Coeur, a suburb of St. Louis, MO. They have a total of 90 private apartments, including companion suites, with a choice among six apartment styles. All apartments feature private bedrooms, kitchenettes, individual thermostats, large closets, and balconies or patios. Apartments range from 300 to 600 square feet.

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