Navigating Senior Living with Anne Recht

13/06/2024 21 min

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Organizing Life's Daily Demands with Peter Gordon, Episode 48

In this episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter Gordon speaks with Anne Markowitz Recht, a Licensed Master Social Worker with 25 years of experience in senior care. She is a Senior Placement Advisor guiding seniors and their families in selecting suitable independent and assisted living facilities. Join Peter as he explores Anne's expertise in navigating the complexities of senior housing options.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Career Transition: Anne Recht transitioned from public relations to a 25-year career in geriatric care management and later became a specialist in senior housing placement.
* Assessment Skills: Anne emphasized thorough assessments to understand seniors' backgrounds, support systems, care needs, finances, and preferences.
* Senior Housing Options: Anne discussed various options, including living at home with support, independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, and continuing care retirement communities, each catering to different care needs and preferences.
* Financial Considerations: Anne outlined payment options such as private pay, long-term care insurance, and Medicaid, emphasizing the importance of understanding costs and potential increases.
* Impact of COVID-19: Anne mentioned COVID-19's influence on the industry, including heightened scrutiny, changes in occupancy rates, and concerns about safety and isolation, affecting decision-making for families considering senior housing.

Learn more about Anne Markowitz Recht:
 * Connect with Anne Markowitz Recht on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annerecht 

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Peter Gordon, Founder and President of New York Financial Organizers, is a Daily Money Manager. New York Financial Organizers helps people handle their bills, insurance claims, and all the other non-investment aspects of their finances.
In each episode of Organizing Life's Daily Demands, Peter interviews people he trusts, values, and often works with, who have a general interest in geriatric services or anything that's applicable to organizing life's daily demands.

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