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    As Certified Senior Advisors, we are dedicated to helping families find the perfect senior living solution for their loved ones. Our experienced and compassionate team specializes in guiding you through the overwhelming process of choosing safe and comfortable care options, including assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities. Your family’s peace of mind is our top priority. We’re here to provide personalized support and trusted recommendations, ensuring your loved one’s safety, happiness, and wellbeing.

    About Us

    As your local Certified Senior Advisors we specialize in guiding families to find the right care option and solution for a senior loved one. Our services encompass advocacy, consultation, and education to ensure a smooth transition into Independent Living and Assisted Living, In-Home Care and Memory Care. We provide this service at no cost to the senior and their families we assist to navigate the senior living process.

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    Our Services

    Comprehensive solutions tailored to your unique needs

    Assisted Living/Independent Living

    Residential communities offering private apartments with help for daily activities, medication management, meals, and social programming, along with independent living options for seniors who want maintenance-free living and companionship.

    Family Support

    Compassionate resources, coaching, and practical support for families navigating the emotional, logistical, and financial challenges of senior care decisions.

    Memory Care

    Specialized, secure care for individuals living with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive changes, delivered in engaging environments designed for safety, dignity, and quality of life.

    Nursing Homes

    24/7 skilled nursing care for complex medical needs with dignity and compassion.

    Placement Specialist

    Personal guidance from advisors who tour communities, compare care levels and costs, and match each family with options that fit their loved one's medical needs, preferences, location, and budget.

    Senior Care Specialists

    Expert guidance through every step of the care journey, from understanding options and comparing providers to creating a personalized plan that fits your family's needs, preferences, and budget.

    Meet Our Team

    Dedicated professionals committed to your family's care

    Shannon Lyons

    Shannon Lyons

    COO

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    Shannon is a tech entrepreneur, operations enthusiast, and angel investor. She is passionate about building customer-centric products and helping organization to grow. She spent three years as COO of a MedTech venture- building product and the organizational infrastructure required to go to market. Prior to her work at BetterMedics, Shannon ran Flashstarts, a micro-VC and technology Accelerator. Shannon has run seven accelerator programs since 2012 and was influential in pioneering one of the first for-profit Accelerator partnerships with NASA to discover alternative methodologies for technology commercialization. She creates high-performing teams and is intensely focused on multiple bottom-line results.

    Lindsay Friedman

    Lindsay Friedman

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    Author, Care Advocate, and Founder helping families and caregivers navigate long-term care and caregiving with confidence. I’ve been both a professional caregiver and a family caregiver, working in memory care, nursing homes, assisted living, and at home. I know how overwhelming decisions can feel when time is short and stakes are high. I founded CareBloom and LTCareNav to bring clarity, guidance, and proactive planning to long-term care. I also host The Caregivers Compass Podcast, sharing tips, strategies, and insights for families and caregivers navigating aging, caregiving, and long-term care planning. My mission: help families get guidance, dignity, and support—before crisis hits.

    What Our Clients Say

    Real stories from families we've helped

    ""The team is incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. They took the time to understand our needs and found several great options for us.""

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    Cleveland, Ohio

    Memory Care

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    ""The team went above and beyond to help us find the perfect care facility for my mother. Highly recommend!""

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    ""Professional, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. They made a difficult process much easier.""

    Bill Traynor4 Weeks Ago

    ""Very helpful throughout the entire process. Great communication and follow-up.""

    Dannielle Olmi7 Weeks Ago

    ""Outstanding service! They truly care about families and finding the right fit.""

    Nandy De Castillo8 Weeks Ago

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    Latest Insights

    Expert advice and resources for senior care

    Aging in Place vs Assisted Living: How to Make the Right Decision for Your Family
    Family Resources

    Aging in Place vs Assisted Living: How to Make the Right Decision for Your Family

    Why this decision is harder than it looks Most families approach aging in place vs assisted living as a binary — stay home or move to a facility. In p...

    When a Loved One Needs Full-Time Care — A Guide for Families in Active Care Situations
    Family Resources

    When a Loved One Needs Full-Time Care — A Guide for Families in Active Care Situations

    For families managing high-level care needs right now If you're reading this, the care situation you're managing has probably moved beyond what inform...

    When a Loved One Is Declining Faster Than Expected — What It Means and What to Do
    Senior Care Tips

    When a Loved One Is Declining Faster Than Expected — What It Means and What to Do

    Things are changing faster than you expected What felt manageable six months ago requires more help now. A task your loved one was handling independen...

    Videos

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    Hidden Emotional Toll of Caregiving —And Why Senior Living Can Be a New Beginning

    Hidden Emotional Toll of Caregiving —And Why Senior Living Can Be a New Beginning

    Brad Roland on the Hidden Emotional Toll of Caregiving —And Why Senior Living Can Be a New Beginning LTCareNav's Care Compass LTCareNav's Care Compass 221 subscribers Subscribe 106 Share Save 3,754 views May 13, 2026 The Caregiver's Compass Podcast What happens when the person guiding families through dementia and senior care suddenly becomes part of the story himself? In this deeply human conversation, Lindsay Friedman sits down with Brad Roland of CarePatrol to talk about the realities families face when aging, caregiving, and dementia become personal. After helping more than 800 families navigate senior living decisions, Brad now finds himself walking the same road with his own mother after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Together, Lindsay and Brad unpack one of the biggest misconceptions around assisted living and memory care: that moving into a community means losing independence. Instead, Brad shares why the right environment can actually restore connection, dignity, safety, and quality of life — not just for seniors, but for entire families struggling under the weight of caregiving. This episode is filled with wisdom for adult children, caregivers, and anyone quietly wondering when “manageable” becomes unsustainable. From sibling dynamics and caregiver burnout to the emotional complexity of making decisions for a parent, this conversation offers clarity without fear — and reminds listeners they do not have to navigate this journey alone. If you are supporting aging parents, facing dementia in your family, or simply trying to prepare before a crisis happens, this is one of those conversations that stays with you long after it ends. Connect with Brad Roland — CarePatrol of Wake County Brad and his team at CarePatrol of Wake County offer free, personalized senior care advising for families across Raleigh and the greater Wake County area — including assisted living, memory care, and in-home care guidance. ~ Visit CarePatrol of Wake County: carepatrol.com/wakecounty ~Connect through LTCareNav: ltcarenav.com/carepatrolwakecounty

    Why One Missing Document Can Tear Families Apart

    Why One Missing Document Can Tear Families Apart

    Most people think estate planning is something you do later — when you’re older, wealthier, or finally “have everything figured out.” But according to Gentrio co-founder and CEO Renee Fry, waiting is often what creates the deepest family stress, conflict, and heartbreak. In this deeply practical and emotionally grounding conversation, Lindsay Friedman sits down with Renee to unpack the realities families face when health emergencies, caregiving responsibilities, aging parents, blended families, pets, and major life transitions collide with outdated — or missing — legal documents. Together, they explore why estate planning is not really about wealth at all. It’s about clarity, dignity, relationships, and making sure the people you love aren’t left scrambling in a crisis. Renee shares the personal story that inspired Gentreo, including her father’s seven strokes, her mother carrying medication lists on a crumpled Post-it note, and the emotional chaos families experience when no plan exists. The conversation also dives into healthcare proxies, powers of attorney, pet trusts, digital vaults, caregiving realities, and the uncomfortable but necessary conversations every family eventually faces. This episode is a reminder that planning ahead is not about preparing for death — it’s about making life easier for the people carrying the responsibility when life changes unexpectedly. Warm, honest, and incredibly actionable, this is an episode every adult should hear. For more info on Gentreo visit: ~https://www.gentreo.com/ ~https://ltcarenav.com/gentreo

    Why Even Healthcare Professionals Feel Lost in Senior Care

    Why Even Healthcare Professionals Feel Lost in Senior Care

    Most families do not begin planning for senior care until they are already in crisis. A hospitalization happens. A fall changes everything. A diagnosis like dementia forces impossible decisions overnight. And suddenly, families are expected to navigate one of the most emotional, expensive, and overwhelming systems imaginable. In this deeply honest conversation, Lindsay Friedman sits down with Gina Gordon — registered nurse, certified senior advisor, and owner of Care Patrol of Winston-Salem — to unpack what families truly experience behind closed doors when caring for aging loved ones. Drawing from over 30 years in healthcare and her own personal journey caring for her father through dementia, Gina shares why even experienced healthcare professionals can feel completely unprepared when the caregiving role becomes personal. Together, they explore the emotional realities families face: guilt, fear, decision paralysis, financial stress, and the pressure of making life-changing choices in just days after a hospitalization. Gina explains why proactive planning creates more dignity, more options, and better outcomes — and why having a trusted local guide can completely change a family’s experience. This episode is a compassionate, clarity-filled conversation for anyone navigating aging parents, dementia care, assisted living decisions, or long-term care planning. If you have ever wondered, “What would happen if something changed tomorrow?” — this conversation is for you. Find out more about Gina Gordon and the team at CarePatrol Winston-Salem: ~https://carepatrol.com/winston-salem/ ~https://ltcarenav.com/carepatrol-wins...

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