{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Pascal Bergeron sit down with\u00a0Deby Okum, Director of Community Relations at\u00a0Diamond Edgewater Assisted Living & Memory Care\u00a0in Edgewater, Florida.","description":"On this episode of the ALF Boss Podcast, I sit down with Deby Okum, Director of Community Relations at Diamond Edgewater Assisted Living & Memory Care in Edgewater, Florida. Deby\u2019s story is both personal and powerful. After caring for her father and struggling to find the right resources, she made a promise\u2014to become an advocate and a resource for seniors and their families. Today, she\u2019s one of the most trusted names in Volusia County for helping families navigate Medicaid, VA benefits, and assisted living placement. We discuss: Her journey from the beauty industry to senior living leadership The importance of urgency and consistency in follow-ups How she helped grow census from 52 to 78 residents in under nine months Her passion for educating families about Medicaid and veteran benefits Creative networking, community partnerships, and event strategies that make a difference Deby\u2019s story is a reminder that compassion, hustle, and honesty are what truly drive success in senior living. ","author_name":"ALF BOSS Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/alfboss.com\/","html":"