Sea Coast Seniors

07/01/2025

💙 Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Our recent Sea Coast Seniors workshop, Driving After 80, was a huge success — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our amazing sponsors!

Special thanks to:
The Villages of San Luis Obispo
ReGenesis360
Santa Maria Terrace
Estate 360- Estate Sales & Downsizing
SLG Senior Care

Your partnership helps us keep these workshops free and full of valuable, life-changing information for seniors and their families. We’re so grateful!

06/06/2025

Save the Date!! Sea Coast Seniors will have a booth at the Women’s Holistic Health Event on June 28th ❤️ You don’t want to miss what these these amazing women health professionals have to share! Everyone is welcome 😊

06/04/2025

I received a call from a frustrated woman this week. She has been a caretaker for her elderly father the past couple of years.
In the beginning…he welcomed the extra attention from his only daughter. 😊 but eventually began to resent her interference…much to the daughter’s dismay.
“Regardless of what I say or do, he will argue about it or simply refuse to do what I’m asking. The truth is that Dad’s becoming less able to care for himself and I’m so frustrated I don’t know where to go from here.” This is what I told her.
First Try This…
When is the last time YOU listened to what they were saying?
Try really listening closely to him the next time. Often at this stage of life, the older adult is more interested in their legacy… how they will be remembered etc. than what you would like them to do in the present.
Try letting him talk and ask questions like.. tell me again about how you met Mom..What did it feel like when you got your first car? These types of questions will validate what they are trying to achieve which is evaluating their lifetime of experiences.
With practice you might be surprised how this small tip will not only improve communication but hopefully enrich your relationship and help to ease the task of caring for your loved one.

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06/01/2025

Here Are 3 Tips When Your Siblings Won’t Help!

At least once a week when I’m consulting the adult child of an older adult, the siblings are mentioned as uncooperative or worse.

The brothers or sisters have no interest in ensuring their parents’ later years are comfortable. They certainly aren’t interested in making a plan!

Take a deep breath 😊 and know it’s ok. Everyone is not graced with your attitude of responsibility. Hard to believe? it’s true.

Chances are your sibling loves your parents as much as you do but they choose to show their love differently. Additionally, they probably have their own idea of where the boundaries lie.

My advice to you is..

1. Accept where they are. Now is not the time to be burning 🔥 bridges.

2. Seek professional guidance. It does not have to be as hard as you think.

3. Be sure to not get so involved in your caregiving that you lose sight of yourself and your own family. Calendar in quality time for you and your loved ones.

Message me if you think I could be of assistance to you and your family. I’ll always do my best to help 😊

05/31/2025

“Driving After 80”…Worried about your older loved one still driving? This is a great workshop for both older adults AND their caregivers (or future caregivers) 😊

***Join us for a fun, honest conversation about driving as we age. No judgment, just helpful tips, real talk, and support for seniors and their families. Register here https://seacoastseniors.org/

05/23/2025

CPA’s Hilarious Tax Season Story at Solo Aging workshop held earlier this month 😂

05/03/2025

Aging on Your Own? Here are 7 Action Steps!

1. Don’t Isolate - Try something new. Think of activities you always wanted to try but never took the plunge. Learn a language, take a class, join a walking club .. whatever may interest you. Visit your local senior center.. they always have something going on and often offer free meals.

2. Volunteer or even consider a part time job. There are more job opportunities than you may think

3. Downsize to a smaller and more manageable environment. Consider moving to an active senior community where different levels of care are available when you need them

4. Declutter - A fall can be devastating at any time but especially if you live alone without someone to get you help if you need it.

5. Security - As older adults, we can unknowingly make ourselves a target. Don’t open your door to anyone you don’t know. Walk as briskly and as confidently as possible from your car to your home so not too look weak and vulnerable. Keep your doors locked at all times and consider installing a Ring doorbell.

6. Get your legal documents in order now… Power of Attorney, Trust or Will, Advance Directive

7. If married or have a partner now, know your spouse’s passwords.. If your spouse handles all the bills, ask to be included in on the next billing cycle.

Call Nancy Puder with any questions. We are here to help you in anyway we can. (805)710-2415 http://www.SeaCoastSeniors.org

04/30/2025

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If this is you.. we can help. Call (805)710-2415

Mom called.. Dad In hospital and can’t come home. (805)710-2415

04/11/2025

We all work so hard in our respective jobs and when someone takes the time to show their appreciation.. it will make your day every time 😊

04/10/2025

A big THANK YOU to Sea Coast Seniors newest education partner Sue Gibson SLG Senior Care 😀without our education partners we would not be able to provide our FREE workshops for older adults and their families. Thank you Sue for helping us to educate, empower and equip our seniors!

03/31/2025

When Is the Right Time to Talk About Your Parents’ End-of-Life Wishes?

Bringing up the topic of aging, illness, or end-of-life plans with a parent is never easy. It’s a conversation many of us put off, hoping there will be a “better time.” But too often, that time doesn’t come until it’s too late.

I’ve seen families struggle when decisions have to be made in a crisis—when emotions are high, options are limited, and stress is overwhelming. But I’ve also seen how much smoother things go when these conversations happen early, giving everyone clarity and peace of mind.

If you’ve already tried discussing finances, healthcare, or living arrangements, you may have met resistance from your parent—or even your siblings. That’s normal. These conversations take time, and they don’t always go perfectly. But the sooner you start, the more opportunities you’ll have to navigate challenges and create a plan that respects your loved one’s wishes while easing the burden on the entire family.

So, when is the right time? Sooner than you think. Call or message me if I can be of any help. (805)710-2415

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