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Senior Care Authority

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John Alagood, PhD, CPRS, CSA, CDP, Area Owner

PhD in Applied Gerontology
Certified Placement and Referral Specialist
Certified Senior Advisor®
Certified Dementia Practitioner

Our Services

Welcome to Senior Care Authority ® of greater Dallas-Fort Worth.
Whether you are looking to find an assisted living community or need support in navigating other care options, we can help. Our communication with you will be accessible and consistent. You do not need to do this alone!

FINDING SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS

Making the right care decision for your loved one can be a daunting task. There are so many options; the terminology is often unfamiliar and the terrain unknown. Senior Care Authority® of greater Dallas-Fort Worth will streamline the process to make it easier for you to make informed choices and reduce the stress and pressure associated with such important decisions.

Our team of Certified Senior Advisors carefully inspects locations from mid-to-larger size communities as well as smaller, residential care homes. We meet the staff, residents, family members when possible. State reports are reviewed to advise you of any citations or complaints issued against a particular provider. We have comprehensive knowledge and experience with all facets of senior living, from Independent Living to Assisted Living, to Memory Care and Skilled Nursing.

Your Advisor will meet with you in person to discuss your options and then accompany you on visits to places that meet your criteria. We ensure that all your questions are answered, and assist with paperwork and negotiations. The hallmark of our service commitment is that we are by your side every step of the way.

We are paid a referral fee by the communities and care homes so there is no cost to you for our placement services. In the rare case where we are not contracted with a community, your Advisor will let you know at the outset and explain any fees that might be incurred, should you choose that location. You can expect total transparency from us and we respect your right to choice.

“8 Steps to Senior Placement”

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ELDERCARE CONSULTING

Sometimes our families need help with challenging transitions, endless decision-making and navigating a complex healthcare system. This can include facilitating essential conversations between family members, locating a skilled nursing facility, home care agency or caregiver selection, long distance caregiving, finding the right resources and learning how to access them, or regular visits to your loved one, providing you with "peace of mind" when you are unable to visit.  

It can be comforting to have someone partner with you who is outside the emotional landscape of the family: doing research, talking to providers, organizing paperwork, or finding those "needle in a haystack" resources – a go-to person you can turn to when things get overwhelming. No care plan is cookie cutter. We customize our services for your family. We are your advocates on this often difficult journey and help you track the endless details.

There is no cost for an initial consultation. You and your Advisor can get to know each other and decide if working together is a good fit to meet your needs.

“8 Additional Ways We Can Help You”

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ADVOCACY

An advocate can be a good friend to have on your side, especially when things get complicated. When navigating the healthcare system, sometimes there is so much information being offered that it is nearly impossible to hold it alone and sort out what you have been told. As your advocate and coach, we do our best to ensure that everyone understands the information being dispensed and that your questions are answered appropriately.

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FAMILY COACHING

A third party who is outside of the emotional landscape of the family during tough decision-making can be a great benefit. Each family has its own dynamic and a coach can help make sure everyone is heard and seen, and that everyone is treated fairly, even if you don’t all agree. Your coach can help your family find consensus or at least encourage everyone’s point of view to be voiced and listened to calmly. We are not therapists. We are trained to empower families to move forward with whatever process is most beneficial. Initial consultations are always offered at no charge.

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Who Keeps the Keys?

Beyond Driving with Dignity

The Beyond Driving with Dignity training and certification program was designed to help senior drivers and their families work through the complicated issue of age-related diminishing driving skills. Beyond Driving with Dignity helps an older driver with diminishing skills make a smooth transition from the driver's seat to the passenger seat. The program also ensures that the individual can maintain as much independence as possible.

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"My decision was made easy because of your help; you took away the stress of locating a place for my mom. You are so thorough and on top of things. I never would have found this community without you. Many thanks!!"

Cathy M. / Coppell, TX

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“I did not feel alone anymore with this enormous decision.”

- Sylvia P. / Crossroads, TX

“Thank you for your skillful negotiation. You helped make the perfect community for mom work financially.”

- Joel H / Irving, TX

“Your services were terrific and our parents are very happy with their new community!”

- Lisa K. / Plano, TX

"Bonita is a 10! Smart, organized, caring, resourceful, energetic, all the things you want and need when searching for the best solutions to those you care about. I would highly recommend Bonita to anyone who would like help caring for someone they love. I've been blessed to have her in my corner!"

- Jeff Taber

“Thank you for your skillful negotiation. You helped make the perfect community for mom work financially.”

- Joel H / Irving, TX

“Your services were terrific and our parents are very happy with their new community!”

- Lisa K. / Plano, TX

"Ms. Bonita Plested assisted my son with housing and in home care. She has been very compassionate, understanding, supportive and professional. Thank you for your assistance in this matter and it has been an honor to work with Bonita Plested."

- Laura M.

"Bonnie Plested of Senior Care Authority is given the highest quality star rating. My path crossed with Bonita when my 80 year old husband was a patient at Plano Life Care in Plano, TX. I became acquainted with this young lady in March/April 2024. It was not until July/August that I really came to know Bonita. My husband was diagnosed with dementia. This necessitated caregivers 24 hours a day of which I learned that having caregivers was very expensive. I called Bonita shortly after Mike was diagnosed and she took over from there. Bonita goes beyond the call of duty. I told her what I was looking for. Long story short she went to work to help me find a place for beloved husband. In September I found a place for Mike. For us it was just what we needed. Bonita is a person who is dependable, loyal and trustworthy. She does not leave her client hanging, but walks through the hard times with her clients. Bonita knows her stuff and is a jewel. I give Bonita the highest quality star rating. I recommend when you need help that you contact Bonita Plested at Senior Care Authority."

- Karen Hollon / Plano, Texas
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