A Place for Mom may be one of the most debated names in senior living, but families continue to rely on it when they are trying to understand an overwhelming and emotional decision.
In this clip from Murry Off the Mic, Margaret Cabell explains the tension between senior living operators and family caregivers — and why her work is focused on bridging those two worlds. For families, the need is clear: they need help decoding senior living, understanding their options, and finding the right next step.
Watch the full conversation with Margaret Cabell on Murry Off the Mic here.
Transcript:
Murry: Some operators swear by it. Some swear at it. But one thing is for sure: the population at large absolutely depends on A Place for Mom.
My guest today is Margaret Cabell. She’s a translator in the world of aging, and I absolutely love that. I perceive myself as a bit of a translator too.
Margaret: It’s having a balance between serving community operators and serving caregivers. Our role at A Place for Mom is to serve caregivers and seniors.
While operators may not find us to be absolutely necessary, or the best fit for them, we are the best fit — and we are absolutely necessary — for families and caregivers who need help on this journey.
My job has been to bridge those two camps and show how we’re serving both sides of that need.
