By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Every year on November 11th, Americans celebrate all those who honorably served our Military. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed this date in 1919 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, marking the date when Germany and the allies signed a 1918 agreement to cease World […]
Gratitude for My Clients
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor I often talk about my client’s needs, wants, and desires. All while helping them figure that out. Since it is November and many of us begin thinking about all we are grateful for, I decided to reverse the roles a little and explain why I love what I […]
When a Client Touches Your Heart
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor More often than not, as a Senior Care Advisor I am helping someone move in an emergency situation. They move in, the family says thank you, and aside from a post 3 and 30 day check-in, we are no longer in contact unless they need additional resources. Every […]
The Burden of Caregiving is Hurting Women in the Workforce and the US Economy
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors I saw an article in the Seattle Times newspaper and I was struck by the immensity of this situation. Because people are living longer, the burden on families to care for loved ones has grown into an economic problem for the families as well […]
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Tips for Seniors to Stay Warm This Winter
By Erin Denstaedt Certified Concierge Care Advisor As the body ages, its ability to regulate its own temperature, as well as sense other temperature fluctuations, changes. This can be dangerous for seniors in any extreme temperature, but the cold can be especially perilous. In fact, hypothermia is a real danger for seniors, with over half […]
Something Good is Weighing On Me
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor My husband and I are celebrating our thirty fifth wedding anniversary and we indulged in the purchase of a weighted blanket. This is the history behind this quirky purchase for a better night’s sleep for the next thirty-five years. During the summer, my husband had cataract surgery. He […]
Lemon Butter
By Heather S. This is a family recipe that has been handed down through multiple generations. This recipe was originally given to my great, great grandmother in the early 1900’s by an English lady named Margaret. For the last hundred or so years my family has enjoyed this every Christmas morning with breakfast. The picture […]
Wild Rice Casserole
By Lori S. Here is a recipe that was handed down from my grandma, Doris Ahmoy Goyke. She would be 101 years old now, and I miss her every day. This is a picture of her in the mid-’80s. After she retired, at 58 as a retail clerk, she spent the majority of her days […]
Taking That First Step in a Move to a Senior Community Home
By Erin Kershaw, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The thought of leaving a home that you have lived in for years can be overwhelming and even paralyzing. If possible, the dialogue should start as soon as you recognize signs that Mom or Dad is “slowing down” or that “something is not quite right.” Reassuring your parent(s) […]
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Celebrate Grandparents
By Rose Fabrick, Certified Concierge Care Advisor September welcomes change from summer to autumn. We had a lovely summer in Washington, followed by the autumn season to highlight the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. For my family, September also brings celebration with the wedding of my son and his beautiful bride. You can imagine the […]