By Julie Hvitfeldtsen, Certified Concierge Care Advisor About half of Americans say they feel uneasy about adjusting to in-person interaction once the pandemic ends, even after receiving the vaccinations. I was shopping at Safeway this week when I noticed a sign on their entry door, saying that masks are no longer required, if the shopper […]
Food and Medication Interactions
By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Many of us assume that our physicians and pharmacists are keeping track of what medications we take to ensure there are no interactions between medicines and making sure we are not given something we are allergic to. But what about what they don’t know we are doing? Do […]
Deciding to Be the Primary Care Giver
By Alessandra Ramirez, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Deciding to Be the Primary Caregiver: What You Need to Know The Challenges of Being a Primary Caregiver Becoming a primary caregiver for a loved one is a deeply personal and noble choice. It often stems from a place of love and responsibility, but it is also a […]
When Is It The Right Time?
By Vannah Rose Roberto, Certified Concierge Care Advisor It is hard to know when it’s the right time to think and plan ahead before you or your loved one are put in dangerous situations. One of the main reason’s seniors are hospitalized are caused by falls, aside from dehydration and medication errors. Seniors are taken […]
Assisted Living or Adult Family Home?
By Jenny Austin-Krzemien Certified Concierge Care Advisor I have worked with many families who insisted that their loved one needed to move into assisted living even though they needed around the clock care. And on the other hand, I have worked with families who thought their loved one needed to be in an adult family […]
How To Protect Loved Ones Looking for Senior Care
How to Choose a Senior Care Advisor: Key Questions to Ask for Peace of Mind As we age, many of us will need additional support with day-to-day activities. Finding the right senior care option can feel overwhelming, with so many choices and complex processes to navigate. The good news? Senior care advisors—like the team at […]
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Senior Transportation Solutions
By Vannah Rose Roberto, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Are you coming to a point where you need someone else to do the driving for you or your loved one? Good news! There are multiple options that are available for seniors that are available to take you to and from places at a low cost, whether […]
Disaster Prep: Caring for Dementia or Alzheimer’s Patients
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients As extreme weather conditions continue to impact the United States, it’s a timely reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness—especially for those caring for loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Whether it’s record-breaking cold, snowstorms, […]
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Be Kind To Yourself
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor If you are like me, you might be feeling somewhat uneasy and “out of sorts” lately. It has been a year of fears, hopes, sadness and many losses. Now we have a vaccine which is in itself a testimonial to incredible scientific progress and collaboration, but it brings […]
GPS Technology for Seniors with Memory Loss
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Keeping Loved Ones Safe As the number of people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease continues to rise—expected to reach 135.5 million by 2050—finding ways to ensure their safety is critical. One of the most effective solutions for keeping seniors safe is GPS technology, […]