By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor As we all sit and watch the weather reports warning us to buy food, water and supplies, not to use a generator inside due to carbon monoxide, warnings to remove snow and ice from driveways, and simply not to drive, it strikes me that the media have forgotten […]
Vulnerable Seniors May Become Susceptible to Loneliness or Even Elder Abuse
By Lois Jasmer, Director of Corporate Relations Loneliness is real. I found this to be truer than ever this week as I helped a senior gentleman. Let’s call him Larry. Larry is a widower of about 10 years. He was only in his mid-60s when his wife passed away and he was still fairly vibrant. […]
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Don’t Judge An Adult Family Home By Its Exterior
By Erin Kershaw, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors Recently, when I was touring with my clients to help them find an Adult Family Home (AFH) for their mom, we were discussing their thoughts about the home when one of the daughters said to me, “To be honest, when I saw the outside of […]
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Using A Senior Advisor Can Ease The Stress Of Transitioning Senior Parents With Different Needs
By Shalane Farrell, Certified Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors A few weeks ago I received a call from a son who was very anxious to find a new home for his mother because her care needs had increased substantially and the home where she was currently residing could no longer meet her healthcare requirements. The […]
Explore Senior Housing Options When It’s Time for a Transition
Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services Most seniors prefer to stay in their home and do not like the idea of moving. Staying at home brings a sense of security and familiarity, but there are now so many different and much safer options. Living alone or with families who work may set a senior up […]
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When Seniors Lose a Spouse
By Bobbie Holz, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people have feelings of happiness, love, and being loved. For someone who has recently lost a spouse, these feelings are quite different. Feelings of sadness, depression, numbness, shock, and broken heartedness have taken over. For everyone, loss of a loved […]
Understanding The Term “Level of Care” When It Comes To Assisted Living Communities
By Erin Kershaw, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors It often seems that we have a TON of choices when it comes to assisted living communities. In certain cities there is one on every corner. By the time a person decides to consider that setting, they often have several health issues that need to […]
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Approaches for Seniors with Dementia Behavior
By Rose Fabrick, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors It is difficult to understand how the brain works for senior loved one with late stage Dementia. The symptoms come with and without behavioral issues. It’s a challenge to know how to approach and calm the agitation or obsessive behavior that can express itself with […]
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DNA Tests Are Not Only A Link To The Past, But Also A Look Into Your Health
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors This Christmas I surprised my husband with a (Family Tree) DNA kit to find out specifically about his father’s lineage. He knows quite a bit about his mom’s side of the family so I thought it would be interesting since he has always heard […]
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Therapeutic Powers of Animals for Seniors
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors Every time I pet our Portuguese Water dog’s soft hair, my blood pressure drops and I lose myself in his silkiness. We both take a deep breath and enjoy that special moment. He joined our family because of his mother, Bella, a therapy dog visiting […]