L.E. "Ellie" Brown from Chateau Retirement Communities joins Suzanne to share how families can best support their senior loved ones. Ellie shares her top three tips for getting through the transition when a loved one starts struggling:

1. Communication. I see that most families are not as open as they could be. If you have siblings, be on the same page. All noticing different things.

2. Have that initial conversation with your loved one, as soon as possible. Hearing from them, learn their wishes. Hopefully you're discussing this early enough to be able to honor their wishes.

3. Start doing your research. Find programs, learn what's out there, what are the options.

Chateau Retirement provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. They have been locally owned and family operated for more than 25 years. Chateau Retirement has three communities in Washington's Seattle/Puget Sound area: Chateau Pacific in Lynnwood, Bothell Landing in Bothell, and Chateau Valley Center in Renton. Visit them online at https://www.chateauretirement.com or call 800.960.1944.

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