By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor I am asked by families all the time if they need to have Power of Attorney (POA). The answer is no, but I’m going to explain why you SHOULD have one. No one ever plans a heart attack, cancer, or a fall with broken bones. Or, not knowing […]
Resources for Seniors Experiencing Vision Loss
Resources for Seniors Experiencing Vision Loss… By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Vision loss among the elderly is a major health care problem. About one-third of seniors develops a vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65. The most common causes of vision loss among the elderly are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and […]
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Summer Activities for Seniors
By Amanda Cassman, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Stay Active and Enjoy the Season Summer is a season of sunshine, fresh air, and opportunities for fun. Seniors, regardless of their mobility or living situation, can fully embrace the season with safe and enjoyable activities that promote both physical and mental well-being. Whether you prefer being outdoors […]
Tips for Healthy Aging
By Erin Penny, Certified Concierge Care Advisor We all have an opportunity to change the mindset of people young and old and help move them from a place of fear to a place of hope. Healthy aging is a holistic approach to life centered around the mind, body, and soul. Fulfilling these needs at a […]
Conquering the Effects of Covid-19 Isolation & Depression
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Please join Mary Cordova and Andrea Bloom, M.S.W. for an informative and actionable (and free) webinar to help empower seniors and caregivers to make good decisions on recognizing depression and anxiety during the pandemic–and the increased risk of social isolation. During this webinar, we will share our experience across key topics […]
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How to Naturally Repel Mosquitoes
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Last weekend, my family sat outside by a bonfire roasting marshmallows. Finally, the weather was nice enough to enjoy being outdoors. However, after only an hour or so, I had to go inside and escape from the swarm of mosquitoes who had decided that […]
Father’s Day Celebration in the Days of COVID-19
By Rose Fabrick, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Father’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor fatherhood, paternal bonding, and for family to recognize Dad’s contributions to the family and society. Father’s Day 2020 will be different as we continue to live through the COVID-19 pandemic. Under normal circumstances, Father’s Day activities include gathering family […]
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Father’s Day
By Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor What can I say about Fathers? Amazing, strong, dependable, fun! There are so many adjectives to describe Fathers. I know many of us want to honor our Dads on Father’s Day, making their day extra special and letting them know just how important they are to us. My […]
The Many Benefits of a Transitional Move During Unpredictable Times
By Mary Cordova, Executive V.P. of Business Development at Concierge Care Advisors Are you concerned about moving yourself or a loved one into an Assisted Living Community, or an Adult Family home? If so, I’d like to provide you with some information, and from the perspective of a professional in the industry. You should know: […]
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Telemedicine? Why Is This Important To Me?
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 […]