By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors My Mom called me again today and let me know about the latest phone call she received from alleged scammers trying to obtain bank account information from her. It seems she gets at least 3 to 4 calls weekly either from telemarketers or someone […]
The Lewy Body Dementia That Took Robin William’s Life
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are diseases many of us sadly know firsthand, but there is another one that plagued the late comedian Robin Williams that I would like to write about today because I am seeing more clients with these symptoms. It might be “the most common disease […]
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CDC Recommendations for Celebrating Thanksgiving During a Pandemic
By Caryn Tadema, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking families to keep COVID-19 precautions in mind when celebrating Thanksgiving this year. To help avoid the spread of coronavirus Families should assess the health risks of those they plan to celebrate with and consider activities that would suit the […]
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The Most Important Vitamin for Your Health
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Does anyone else remember their grandmother taking shots of cod liver oil daily? As a child, I was horrified at the thought of this and honestly thought she was crazy. However, it looks like my Mee-maw knew exactly what she was doing. She did […]
Types of Long-Term Care Facilities
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Navigating Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Homes: Key Differences and How to Choose the Right Option Over the past six months, nursing homes have been in the spotlight, from early COVID-19 outbreaks to the closure of prominent facilities. In this article, we’ll clarify the key differences between skilled […]
Overcoming the Guilt Of Moving Your Parents Out Of Their Home
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor When Promises to Keep Parents at Home Become Hard to Keep Many adult children make heartfelt promises to their parents to keep them at home for the rest of their lives. However, despite the best intentions, this promise can be difficult—if not impossible—to keep as care needs evolve. The […]
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UTI’s in Seniors
By Caryn Tadema, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Urinary Tract Infections, or UTI’s are the most common type of bacterial infection in older adults. Seniors may experience more severe symptoms than younger adults do, including sudden changes in behavior such as mental confusion, agitation, and combative behavior. If left untreated, UTI’s can cause serious problems in […]
Being Safe Online for Seniors
As coronavirus concerns keep more seniors at home, the internet is an easy way to stay connected to friends, family, and businesses. While it’s convenient for seniors to do their banking and shopping from the privacy of their own home, there are risks to consider. To avoid becoming a victim, it’s important for a senior […]
Mary’s Corner: You Are Not Alone
Mary Cordova, EVP of Business Development at Concierge Care Advisors Are you a spouse, adult child, or family member changing roles from family member to CAREGIVER for a loved one, and feeling inadequate? Be assured, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Currently, with the changes caused by the Corona Virus, even young energetic moms and dads have […]
Feeling Lonely? Foster or Adopt a Pet
Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Now more than ever, many of us are feeling isolated and lonely due to our current circumstances. Due to COVID, everyone is also spending more time at home. Adopting a pet is not an easy decision and should not be taken lightly, but if you want to dedicate yourself […]