By Roxana Spirlock, Certified Concierge Care Advisor We are at the time of year again where everywhere we go, we see people focused on the art of giving and also the prominent materialism that is now a hallmark of the holidays. This time of year, I always find myself reflecting on my childhood; warm cookies […]
Holiday Survival Tips for Seniors
By Erin Denstaedt, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Holiday Survival Tips for Seniors: How to Build Your “Friend Family” and Find Joy This Season As we enter the holiday season, it’s often referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it’s also one of the most stressful. The holidays can be […]
I Learned About Dementia the Hard Way
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor About forty years ago my father had a stroke which left him semi paralyzed, wheelchair bound, and unable to read and concentrate. Overnight our lives changed. Being the youngest of four and the only one living in the same country as my parents, I automatically fell into the […]
How to Find the Perfect Adult Family Home
By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor How Concierge Care Advisors Helped a Daughter Find the Perfect Adult Family Home for Her Mom Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a woman whose mother had moved into an adult family home just a few months earlier. On the surface, everything about the home seemed […]
Loneliness is Dangerous to Your Health
By Donna Mischke Last week I was scrolling through Facebook when I came across a story about a 90-year-old woman who wrote a letter to her neighbor asking if she would be her friend. Apparently, this woman was desperate for some human connection, so she bravely reached out to the neighbor. She said that her […]
Holiday Activities for Seniors: A Holiday Gift
By Rose Fabrick, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Holiday Activities for Seniors: Simple Joys and Special Memories Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it opens into the winter season and the December holidays of Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa. Celebrating Thanksgiving reminds me of the blessings I share with family and friends and the importance […]
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Is It Time For Your Mammogram Upgrade?
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Is it time for your next mammogram? Which kind should you choose? You mean there is more than one kind? I myself am overdue to have a mammogram done. So, when I saw an article in the Seattle Times about the new 3D mammogram, […]
Thank You for Your Service! Happy Veterans Day
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans Day and the Importance of Gratitude Every year on November 11th, Americans come together to honor those who have served in the U.S. Military. This tradition began in 1919, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day to commemorate […]
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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 […]
Senior Care Services: When a Client Touches Your Heart
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor A Lasting Bond: The Unexpected Friendships in Senior Care As a Senior Care Advisor, much of my work involves helping families through emergency situations. Often, I assist with moving a loved one into senior housing quickly, followed by post-placement check-ins at 3 and 30 days. After that, we […]
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