Find your senior living plan with Oasis Senior Advisors

BY OASIS SENIOR ADVISORS

Whileassisting a loved one with a senior living search, current Oasis Senior Advisors president Matthew Gardiner experienced the complications and stress often associated with such a task. Overwhelmed by seemingly endless information and conflicting advice about the many available options, Gardiner was left more confused than when he started. This experience prompted him to found Oasis Senior Advisors Buffalo in 2018, with the goal of providing Buffalo with a free a service that offers education and guidance for families navigating the next steps of senior living.

Now in its fifth year, Oasis Senior Advisors has assisted thousands of clients in finding their best path in this important next chapter. Senior Living Advisors include Tracy Reese, a Certified Dementia

Practitioner, and Shannon Bold. Both have professional experience in the senior living industry.

Gardiner is also a Certified Senior Advisor, as well as an active Senior Living Advisor with Oasis.

How does Oasis Senior Advisors help?

As people age, various challenges arise including finding suitable living arrangements. Many seniors struggle to navigate the complex world of senior living options. That’s where Oasis Senior Advisors come in. The team is intimately dialed into the local options and can provide information on availability, pricing, touring, and more. These advisors pride themselves on providing education and options that fit budget, care needs, and location preferences. Oasis is always free—clients and families will never see a charge.

Who does Oasis Support?

Oasis Senior Advisors is proud to support professionals like social workers, discharge planners, physician groups, hospitals, and attorneys, to name a few. The Oasis staff enjoys working as a team and referring clients to professionals within its trusted network. Oasis utilizes its partnerships to help clients find solutions to their needs, whether that’s moving services, a power of attorney, or something else.

What are clients saying?

“All our family knew is that we needed help dealing with living situations and health concerns that can accompany aging. We didn’t know what to do or where to turn. Oasis Senior Advisors came out and met our family. They took the time to learn of our situation, needs, and personalities. Oasis made recommendations and went step by step with our family throughout the upcoming weeks. Matt and Tracy toured with us, answered our numerous questions promptly, and assisted us until we made sound and healthy decisions. Oasis still stays by our side and looks out for Mom, Dad, and each of the caregivers. We are thankful to have Oasis as our guides, and new friends.” –Bill (Buffalo, NY)

When is it time to connect with Oasis?

If you have a loved one in immediate need or planning for senior living, it’s time to connect with a Senior Living Advisor. Getting the right information up front reduces stress and allows you to focus on your loved one, not the daunting information that arises during planning. These advisors specialize in helping families and seniors navigate the complex world of senior living options and offer expert guidance and support.

One of the most significant benefits of working with a Senior Living Advisor is their in-depth knowledge of the senior living industry. They are familiar with the different types of senior living communities—independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities—and can help families find the right fit for loved ones. Moreover, Senior Living Advisors have an extensive network of contacts within the industry, including senior living communities, home care providers, and other senior-related services. They leverage these connections to help families in ways other than just placement services.

Senior Living Advisors provide a comprehensive assessment of a senior’s unique needs and preferences based on medical history, mobility, and personal interests, to identify which senior living communities will be the best fit. In addition, they provide families with valuable guidance on financial planning for senior care by helping families understand associated costs and offering payment advice and options such as long-term care insurance, Medicaid, and other funding sources.

Perhaps most importantly, Senior Living Advisors provide emotional support to families as they navigate this difficult transition. They understand the challenges families face when choosing a senior living community for loved ones, and offer empathy, guidance, and reassurance throughout the entire process.

The value of Oasis Senior Advisors cannot be overstated. These professionals provide families with the expertise, resources, and emotional support necessary to make informed decisions about loved ones’ care. By working with a Senior Living Advisor, families find peace of mind knowing that they are making the best possible choices for their loved ones. FY