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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2022 · 19 MIN

Should I Move My Elderly Mom into My Home?

from Life Happens · host Kim Hegwood

I'm a clinician, so I'm a nurse for a really long time. I am a hospice nurse and I thought this is going to be super, I'm a dementia practitioner. And my mother-in-law has dementia. And I was like, oh, this is going to be cake. And what I realized is that the easy stuff is really hard. ~ Jennifer Prescott Before you make this big step listen to what Jennifer Prescott and Kim Hegwood have to say. It could be the best choice you ever make, or it could be a disaster. This is what you need to know about moving an elderly parent in to live with you. Title: Should I Move My Elderly Mom into My Home? How to Contact Jennifer Website: https://bluewaterhomecare.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluewaterhomecare/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bluewaterhomecare/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-homecare-and-hospice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qyj2Z7Ma3lAdKJQXAe5Rg Bio- Jennifer Prescott RN, MSN, CDP Jennifer Prescott is the founder of Blue Water Homecare and Hospice and a Registered Nurse. She is responsible for the strategic direction, vision, and growth of the fastest-growing independent Home Care agency in Central Texas. As a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in nursing and clinical operations, Jennifer is known for compassionate care for the elderly and maximizing operational excellence. She most recently served as Regional Executive Director at Altus Hospice where she increased sales by 300% and tripled the average daily census in 2 1/2 years. Before that, Jennifer was Nurse Manager Operations at Duke University Hospital where she managed the daily operations of three ambulatory clinics serving 36,000 patients per year. During her tenure, initiatives Jennifer led resulted in a 75% reduction in fall rates during a six-month period. Jennifer began her nursing career learning industry best practices at the world-class Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Jennifer holds a Masters of Science in Nursing from Duke University specializing in Healthcare Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Delaware. Jennifer proudly serves as an Executive Board Member for Capital Area Parkinson’s Society and VP of Outreach and Education. She is also on the Executive Board of The Alzheimer's Association Central Texas Chapter. Jennifer is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). She is based in Austin, TX. _____________________________________________________________________ Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://hegwoodgroup.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ

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