Episode 18: Building Your Care Team Season 1 Finale

Your parent is placed. Now what?Placement isn't the end—it's the beginning of a new phase. And here's what nobody tells you: your parent needs a CARE TEAM. A coordinated group of people working together around their wellbeing.In this Season 1 finale, Stella breaks down who's on your care team, how to build it, and how to make it actually WORK—from the care coordinator relationship that can make or break everything, to communication systems that prevent crises, to managing family conflict and common challenges.Plus: Stella shares her real story of building her mom's care team at home—PT, OT, ST, nursing, therapy, family coordination, and the ongoing work of advocacy.This is the episode that ties it all together.Topics covered:What a care team actually isWho needs to be involved (and why)Your relationship with the care coordinatorCommunication systems that workManaging common challengesYour ongoing role after placementSelf-care doesn't end with placementResources:Stella Williams, Senior Placement AdvocateWilliams Senior Transition Servicesstellawilliamstx.com | tourseniorliving.org24/7 • Bilingual • Veteran-Owned