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Over 109 million people are reaching retirement age. This means that the stresses that they’re facing, whether they’re physical or mental, are taking more of a toll on families than ever before. Finding the right care and facilities for aging adults is becoming a bigger challenge than ever before, but David Piontek is working to give back. As a Placement Coordinator with Integrity Placement, he effectively provides comprehensive real estate services for older adults. Through an in-depth assessment process, he connects families to vetted and trusted homes and facilities in Scottsdale, Paradise, and the Phoenix Metro Area. David Piontek is a Placement Specialist with Integrity Placement. A native of northern Illinois, he is a 20 year Air Force Veteran. After a successful military career, David went on to receive his Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration and Master's degree in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. As a former Case manager in long-term-care, assisted living, Hospice, and memory care, David brings great knowledge and experience to the Integrity Placement team. He assists families in understanding their options for living should the need arise. He is an expert in determining psycho-social needs as well as financial, and health care options. Today, David joins the podcast to explain his step-by-step process for finding the right care for family members, how young people can make financial plans to protect themselves later in life, and what you can do to help ensure that your spouse or parents are placed correctly in a home or care facility that works with their financial situation. In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: Why Integrity Placement was founded - and how he provides a unique service for aging adults and their families. David’s start to finish process to gauge fit and make sure that older adults have the best possible quality of life - and can afford ongoing care - for the rest of their lives. What makes Integrity Placement different - and the common issues to look out for when working with other placement agencies. Red flags and warning signs that could potentially be reasons to call a placement agency - and the potential issues with spouses and children making decisions on their family members’ behalf. How veterans can maximize their care benefits. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to rate and review, and send us all your questions at questions@bayntree.com - it may become the topic of an upcoming episode! Interview Resources Integrity Placement