One fall can rewrite a family’s future. When a parent goes from independent to vulnerable in a day, the choices feel endless and the clock is merciless. We sit down with Tom Borsuk, founder of Senior Samaritans, who turned his own father’s rapid decline into a mission to guide families through the most urgent and confusing moments of elder care. With 15 years in the trenches and more than 15,000 families helped, Tom breaks down what matters first: understanding the true care needs, setting a realistic budget, and deciding on location before emotions and assumptions take over.

Tom explains the “new normal” after a hospital stay or rehab and how to match support to reality—whether that’s home care, assisted living, memory care, or a blend. He clears up persistent myths about healthcare handoffs, shows where Medicare stops and private pay begins, and outlines when Medicaid, VA Aid and Attendance, or long-term care insurance can bridge the gap. You’ll hear how to evaluate communities and caregivers, what questions actually reveal quality, and how to avoid the hidden costs that show up after the second fall or missed medication.

This conversation is part roadmap, part reality check, rooted in compassion and straightforward advice. Tom also shares how he built a network across hospitals, nursing homes, and community groups to reach families right when decisions are made, and why his service remains free to those families. If you’re facing a sudden change—or you know you will—this is a clear, human guide to safer choices and steadier days.

Call: 949-500-5530 or Visit: https://seniorsamaritans.com/

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