By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors I was reading in my AARP monthly magazine and saw an article on telemedicine and decided that I needed to do more research on this. This concept of remote medicine has been around for more than a century. The telegraph, radio and satellite-based communication […]
Brain Boosting Tips for Seniors
By Amanda Cassman, Certified Concierge Care Advisor A healthy lifestyle is what everyone strives for at any age, but for seniors it is especially important for them to stay active and maintain a healthy diet. Studies show that staying active and eating right can help prevent underlining causes of memory loss such as diabetes, high […]
When Is The Time To Move Into a Home With Care?
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor I meet with new families every day. Usually because a loved one is having health problems or due to an emergency. The one thing I am always asked is, “When is it a good time to move?” Everyone has different needs, but my answer is always; before there […]
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Seniors (and Families) Coping With Stress and Isolation with Jigsaw Puzzles
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors I remember back when I was young in the cold snowy winters of Western New York State, we would have a card table up with a jigsaw puzzle on it. I would alternate between sitting down for an hour to really focus on it, […]
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Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
By Amanda Cassman, Certified Concierge Care Advisors It is that time of year that everyone is getting their gardens ready, and even if your senior loved one is not at home, they can still enjoy gardening wherever they are. Many Assisted Living, Adult Family Homes and Memory Care Communities use gardens to keep their seniors […]
The Human Spirit
By Rose Fabrick, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The strength of the human spirit has been amazing to witness through this COVID-19 pandemic. Although it has been a disruption on our work and personal lives, I have witnessed repeatedly how my fellow humans have rallied together to help each other, and to express kindness and love […]
Clean Your Phones and Credit Cards
By Monika Kaloyanova, Executive Coordinator at Concierge Care Advisors It is not only important to clean your hands, but also to clean your electronic devices to protect you from coronavirus and other diseases. Phones and cash are two large culprits for easily spreading communicable disease. As it relates to money, many people use credit cards […]
Meditation for a Healthy Mind
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Recently I have been experimenting with the art of meditation. For years, I have heard and read how meditating can be beneficial to the body and mind. I didn’t really think it would help or work, although I was very intrigued. Finally, I gave […]
Thank You Life Care and All our Health Care Workers
By Mary Cordova, EVP Business Development and Co-Founder at Concierge Care Advisors We all met this horrible invisible enemy, the COVID-19 disease, three months ago. Somehow, it arrived in Kirkland WA, at the Skilled Nursing Facility, Life Care of Kirkland. What it did not know is how resilient and loving our caregivers, nurses, hospitals and […]
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Solitary Activities to Help Combat Isolation
By Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Although we are well aware that isolation for seniors is detrimental and can negatively impact physical and mental health, the current situation due to Coronavirus has left many of us feeling helpless while our parents, friends, or loved ones have to isolate in order to remain safe. Here […]
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