My name is Sue Kohl Tamaoki. Until recently I was a senior referral agent, helping older adults find independent living, assisted living, or memory care. Like most senior referral agents, my services were free to the family. I made my living by getting a referral fee from the senior community after a client moved in.
I recently had to close my senior referral business and rethink my career options after having surgery on my Achilles Tendon. The long recovery made it impossible to meet with clients or tour communities for several months. This blog allows me to share my thoughts and resources with you for navigating the aging process. It is based on what I learned from working with families, the senior communities, and other senior professionals. I also reserve the right to write about any other topic that interests me, since this is my blog, after all.
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Sue Kohl Tamaoki is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Until recently, she owned and operated a senior referral agency, helping families find assisted living and memory care for loved ones. Prior to becoming a senior referral agent, she was a technical writer and editor, instructional designer, and college instructor. Sue writes this blog to share what she has learned from working with families who want to help an aging loved one, but aren’t sure where to go or what to do.
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Sue has a Certified Senior Advisor credential, but is not a medical practitioner, financial planner, or lawyer. She is not affiliated with any organization or religious group. The information in this blog is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for advice from a licensed professional. Any action you take based on the information provided here is strictly at your own risk.
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Hi, Sue. I’m a ghost from your high school past. I just wanted to let you know I remember our time together very fondly. I came across your article while looking into info concerning my Mom. She’s in a memory care unit and has been for about 10 years or so. Currently she just plays with her mechanical toy cat daily and doesn’t seem to notice much else. It’s sad, but she is safe and in reasonably good health.
i live in Panama City Beach now. I hope you are well. Take care and stay safe.
Darron
dac1953@gmail.com
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