Senior Living Blog

Closing Out 2025 with a Grateful Heart
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Closing Out 2025 with a Grateful Heart

As the calendar turns to 2026, I find myself looking back at the incredible families I have had the privilege of serving this past year. At Family Ties Senior Placement, our name is our mission. We believe that when a loved one moves into a senior living community, the "ties" to their family shouldn't be stretched—they should be strengthened.

To the families and friends who trusted me in 2025: Thank you.

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When to Step In vs. When to Step Back: Navigating the Balance Between Help and Independence for Aging Loved Ones
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

When to Step In vs. When to Step Back: Navigating the Balance Between Help and Independence for Aging Loved Ones

As our parents and loved ones age, we often find ourselves walking a tightrope—balancing our instinct to protect them with our respect for their independence. At Family Ties Senior Placement Services, we frequently hear the same question: “When should I intervene, and when should I let my loved one continue making their own decisions?”

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Our Senior Living Services Get Recognized 🙌🏼
Jonie Sturek Jonie Sturek

Our Senior Living Services Get Recognized 🙌🏼

We are thrilled to share that Welcome Home Team @ Better Homes and Gardens and Family Ties Senior Placement Services have been featured in the March Home Issue of Elkhorn City Lifestyles Magazine. This recognition highlights our expertise in senior transitions and the unique services we provide to help families navigate one of life’s biggest decisions—finding the right home for their loved ones.

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