Katie Monahan Brooks, CDP, DCS, is a Senior Living & Resource Advisor with Oasis Senior Advisors Chicago North, where she helps older adults and their families navigate some of life's most important care decisions. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Dementia Connection Specialist, Katie provides compassionate, personalized guidance to families exploring senior living options, in-home care, hospice services, and community resources. Whether helping with hospital discharges, crisis placements, or long-term planning, she serves as a trusted, boots-on-the-ground resource, meeting families where they are and empowering them to make informed decisions with confidence.

In this episode, Katie shares how families can determine whether aging in place is the safest option or if a move to a senior living community may be the better choice. She also discusses the key moments when real estate professionals should involve a senior advisor, and why having the right network of resources can make an overwhelming situation much more manageable. Her practical insights help families and professionals alike understand where to turn when navigating the complexities of aging and caregiving.

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Hosts:

Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

📞 847-401-0051

✉️ kbrooks@youroasisadvisor.com

🌐 www.oasissenioradvisors.com/chicago-north

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiem1/

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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