Ask Flo! Straight Talk on Eldercare™

About Ask Flo! Straight Talk on Eldercare™

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of eldercare? Ask Flo! Get clear answers to the questions families face as their loved ones age. Aging brings questions — and sometimes those questions arrive before we know where to turn for answers. Ask Flo! Straight Talk on Eldercare™ offers clear, practical and trustworthy information for older adults and families navigating aging, caregiving, senior living, home care, memory care, planning and life's transitions. In each concise episode, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton answers one important question, explains the options in plain language, and offers practical information you can use to make more informed decisions. Have a question about aging or eldercare? Ask Flo!

Publisher

GoAskFlo.com - Flo Minton, Certified Senior Advisor®

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jun 2026

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   S1 Episode 25 - Choosing a Geriatric Care Manager

   Episode Summary Caring for an aging parent can become increasingly complicated, especially when medical needs, safety concerns, senior living decisions, and family responsibilities begin to overlap. In this episode, Flo Minton, Certified Senior Advisor®, explains what geriatric care managers do, when families might benefit from their services, and how these professionals help coordinate care and support older adults. From home safety assessments and aging-in-place planning to assisted living,...

2. 

   19 Sept 2026

   S1 Episode 24: Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

   Episode Summary In this episode of Ask Flo – Straight Talk on Eldercare, Flo Minton, Certified Senior Advisor®, explains the difference between loneliness and social isolation, signs families should watch for, and practical ways to help older adults maintain meaningful relationships, purpose, and connection. What You'll Learn In this episode: The difference between loneliness and social isolationWhy living alone doesn't necessarily mean someone is lonelyHow isolation can affect physical, emot...

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   S1 Episode 23 - Downsizing Without Feeling Overwhelmed

   Episode Summary Downsizing is rarely just about getting rid of possessions. In this episode of Ask Flo – Straight Talk on Eldercare, Certified Senior Advisor® Flo Minton explains how families can approach downsizing as a life transition rather than simply a "cleanout project". You'll also learn when professional help may be appropriate, the different types of professionals who work in the downsizing and estate-transition industry, important questions to ask before hiring someone, and how fami...

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