By Vannah Rose Roberto, Certified Concierge Care Advisor As covid-19 continues well into 2022, we have seen how detrimental self-isolation can be for seniors at home and how mental and physical functions play a huge part for high-risk seniors. Social interaction is of great importance to seniors. It increases their physical and cognitive functions which […]
The Bright Side of Giving Up a Little Independence
By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Moving to Assisted Living: Gaining Independence by Letting Go of Home Many seniors feel that staying in their home—no matter the cost—represents holding on to their independence. But here’s the truth: moving to assisted living isn’t about giving up independence—it’s about preserving it. Let me explain. Waiting Too […]
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A Place of Love
By Andrea Bloom, MSW, Director of Patient Care and Transitions at Concierge Care Advisors When Caring for a Loved One Means Letting Go: A New Perspective on Senior Care The Emotional Dilemma of Caregiving: Love vs. Practical Care As someone who works closely with families navigating senior care, I often tell primary caregivers, spouses, and […]
Checklist When Moving a Loved One to Senior Living
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor When working with families who request our help in finding the right home for their loved ones, I attentively ask each family member about his or her desires for their loved one moving forward. We go over the senior’s and family’s personal wants, needs and vision of an […]
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The Invaluable Bond between Humans and Animals
By Kelsey Jochum, BSW, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Anyone who has ever loved a pet understands the value they add to our lives. But what you may be unaware of is just how many health benefits a person can experience through interaction with animals. Whether it be pet ownership or periodic interaction with animals, there […]
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Top 4 Things to Keep In Mind When Considering Senior Housing Communities
By Alessandra Ramirez, MSW, Certified Concierge Care Advisors Are you over the age of 60, or a loved one that is caring for an aging senior? Have you been considering a move to a senior housing community like assisted living or an adult family home (AFH)? If so, there are four things to keep in […]
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Things to Consider About Moving a Senior During The COVID-19 Pandemic
By Shelby Thompson, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Moving a parent or a loved one to an assisted living, memory care community, or an adult family home is a very emotional and stressful process, made even more so by the pandemic. Following is some information to keep in mind during this transition. Many communities instituted a […]
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Mental Health in Seniors
By Shelby Thompson, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The issue: As older adults age, it is more likely they will experience multiple conditions at once; mental health problems being one of them. Approximately 16% of adults 60 and over suffer from a mental disorder. Mental well-being is just as important in the elderly as it is […]
Meeting the Care Needs of Those Diagnosed with Parkinson’s, ALS and MS
By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor This past year, I have found myself working with several families in which their loved one has been diagnosed with a progressive illness affecting their nervous system. Many of these cases bring significant challenges in finding the right care facility that can provide the specific care needed for […]
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What’s YOUR Story?
By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor It was in my mid-twenties when I realized just how important preserving your story is to your loved ones. My grandmother passed away suddenly, and I realized what was not already committed to my or my family’s memory was lost. A few years prior I had purchased a […]