Optimal Insights: Francis LeGasse Jr., Assured Senior Living

Optimal Insights

In E4, Jeff Mannel from Optimal Home & Hospice Care interviews Francis LeGasse Jr., the founder and partner of Assured Senior Living, now the largest residential care provider in Colorado. The conversation delves into Francis's extensive experience in aging services and senior living.
Francis shares the journey of Assured, starting from its humble beginnings with a single home in Lakewood to becoming the largest residential care provider in Colorado, now with 32 homes licensed for up to 293 residents. He emphasizes the importance of quality care, personal connections, and staffing ratios, debunking the notion that bigger communities always mean better care.
The discussion touches on the challenges and insights gained over the years, especially in dealing with dementia. Francis encourages families to give themselves grace, emphasizing that dementia is not the end but a change in the ending. He advocates for a shift in societal perspectives, urging communities to support those with brain changes and embrace differences.
Francis also discusses the Mavericks initiative, a podcast highlighting innovative solutions and thought leaders in the aging and senior living space. He stresses the need for open conversations and collaboration to improve the way the industry serves older adults.
The episode concludes with valuable advice for families navigating the complexities of placing a loved one in senior care, encouraging them to look beyond the superficial aspects of communities and ask essential questions about engagement, therapy, and resources.

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