The PrairieFire Podcast
The PrairieFire Podcast is designed to explore the financial and emotional issues of life's second half. From paying for college to dealing with aging parents, empty nesting, navigating careers, dealing with taxes, and getting ready for retirement, we share experiences, ideas, and a platform to celebrate what we believe is one of the most exciting periods of your life.
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The PrairieFire Podcast
#18 - Helping Mom and Dad with Housing Expert Jennifer Voigt
How can you support aging parents while keeping your peace of mind? In today’s episode, Matt Meline connects with senior living expert Jennifer Voigt to share tips on starting tough conversations, planning, and exploring home health care. From recognizing signs of needed changes to managing family dynamics and finances, this episode offers practical guidance to help you make informed decisions for your loved ones.
Jennifer Voigt is an expert in senior living and real estate. She has years of experience helping families navigate the challenges of elder care and housing transitions. Jennifer combines her industry knowledge with a compassionate approach as a former general manager for a leading independent living provider and now a licensed real estate broker. She is dedicated to empowering families with practical solutions and resources, making her a trusted guide in senior care decisions.
Episode resources:
- Support Associations and Organizations - https://bit.ly/4gKJGye
Connect with Jennifer:
Website: https://sellingsenior.com/about
Email: jennifer@jennsenior.com
Email: jennifer.voigt@svn.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-l-voigt-cship-0002a416/
Episode highlights:
(2:04) Who is Jennifer Voigt?
(4:23) Jennifer’s career journey in senior living
(9:49) Recognizing ADLs and IADLs as care indicators
(16:55) Starting conversations with aging parents
(18:22) Benefits and limits of home health care
(20:47) The role of real estate in funding care
(26:27) How to prepare for parent care
(31:29) Outro
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