INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
What is a Senior Living Advisor (SLA)? A Senior Living Advisor takes the time to learn about you and your loved one to find the right senior housing option whether it’s independent living, assisted living, or memory care. An SLA takes into account things like independence level, medical needs, lifestyle, personal preferences, location and budget. Oasis Senior Advisors has a fivestep process: 1. Initial, No-Obligation Consultation. Meets with you face-to-face and helps you learn what you can expect from them and how they can help you. 2. Identifying Lifestyle Needs. Conducts an in-depth conversation with you regarding lifestyle preferences, care needs, location, and financial considerations. 3. Reduce Your Monthly Costs. Works to lower your costs by helping you look into funding options like Veteran’s Aid and Attendance, Long Term Care benefits, and reverse mortgages. 4. Personalized List of Housing Options. Provides you with a list of local housing options, personalized to your specific needs. 5. Touring Communities. Sets up tours at each facility or
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community you are interested in and attends the tours with you so you can feel confident in your choice. Throughout the process, the SLA is available to answer your questions, address your concerns and provide you with the caring, one-on-one support and guidance you need. They offer opencommunication and a wealth of information and knowledge in order to better assist you through the process of selecting a senior community.
Oasis Senior Advisors offers a free, communitybased referral placement assistance to aid in finding a place just right for you or your loved one. In Pittsburgh, Ben Meyer, CSA is owner of Oasis Senior Advisors and is there to help you. He uses proprietary software to locate a senior living community in your area, arranges personal tours for you with him in attendance, helps to guide and direct the conversations, and helps you make the decision that is right for you. Ben’s services are at no cost to you. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Ben Meyer, CSA, Owner of Oasis Senior Advisors. He can be reached at 412.853.5877 or email at BMeyer@ YourOasisAdvisor.com. See their ad on page 62.
