Don has spent years navigating the eldercare system — and he built this community so no one else has to start from zero.
It started the way it does for most people — a phone call. A parent had fallen, a diagnosis came in, and suddenly a whole world of decisions needed to be made immediately, without a manual.
Don spent years inside the eldercare system — talking to doctors, social workers, home care agencies, facility directors, and the families of thousands of seniors. He learned what works, what the professionals don't always say out loud, and what products genuinely make a difference versus what just looks good on Amazon.
Hot Coffee With Don started as a simple idea: what if someone who'd been through it could sit down with you for a few minutes and just help? No agenda. No sales pitch. Just honest conversation over a warm cup.
That's still what this is. Don is not a doctor or a licensed social worker. He's someone who has walked the path, made the mistakes, found the shortcuts, and wants to share all of it with you — freely, warmly, and practically.
"Eldercare is a system designed by institutions. Families deserve someone in their corner who speaks plain English."
Whether you need a product recommendation, a reality check, a resource, or someone to listen for ten minutes — Don is here for it.
Don blocks off time each week for free 10-minute conversations. Come with your biggest question — he'll point you in the right direction and tell you honestly if the community subscription might help.
No scripts. No upsells during the call. Just real talk from someone who's been there.
Book Your Free Call →If a product isn't worth it, Don won't recommend it. If your situation calls for professional help, Don will say so. This site exists to help people, not to maximize clicks.
Eldercare is deeply personal. Don believes a real ten-minute conversation with someone who cares is worth more than any algorithm or AI chatbot — and he makes himself available to prove it.
Families don't need a perfect plan — they need one good next step. Don focuses on what you can do right now, today, with the time and resources you actually have.
Whether you need ten minutes of honest advice or a community of people walking the same road — Don's got a spot for you.