By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors We have all heard it over and over…. exercise is good for you! But according to the Centers for Disease Control, only around 30% of adults aged 65 to 74 are physically active. As we age many factors will determine how much we exercise. […]
Benefits of Respite Care
By Tara Geraci, Certified Concierge Care Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors The Benefits of Respite Care: Flexible Solutions for Seniors and Caregivers I often work with families seeking temporary care for their loved ones, and respite care can be the perfect solution for various situations. Whether a senior needs recovery support, a trial stay, or […]
Keto Fat Head Pizza
By Donna M. Pizza has always been a family favorite for us. Who doesn’t love pizza? But when we started the Keto way of eating, we thought our days of eating pizza would be over: until we found this recipe for the Fat Head Pizza Dough. Honestly, I like it better than store-bought pizza and […]
Mexican Salsa
By Mary C. I would like to honor my grandma Aurelia Cordova, she was a lady of I guess many words and very few few pictures. I’ve only seen three pictures of her in my life and this is one of them. She was raised in the mountains of Mexico in a town called Botopalis […]
What Is Aspiration in Older Adults with Dysphagia?
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Understanding Dysphagia and the Risk of Aspiration Pneumonia: A Personal Journey When I started noticing changes in my 88-year-old mother—who has dementia—I didn’t expect a seemingly innocent cough to spark such a journey of discovery. At first, it was just a cough, but it […]
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Understanding Hospice Care
By Bobbie Holz, Certified Concierge Care Advisor What is Hospice? Hospice is a specialized type of care for those facing terminal or life-limiting illness. It can also help their families and caregivers. Hospice care addresses physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient. Hospice can take place in a home, in a home like […]
Financial Elder Abuse (“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of Mom”)
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Elder financial abuse has been on my mind lately because of a continuing education session, and a recent comment by my sister-in-law about when her mother was diagnosed with Dementia due to Parkinson’s. I would like to caution the reader that this article’s intent is solely to raise […]
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Summer Travels with Seniors
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Traveling is fun and exciting. Summer is usually the perfect time to experience adventures but can be stressful for the most seasoned of travelers. As we age, we may not adapt as well as when we were younger. Being prepared and planning is the […]
Understanding Hospice Care
By Bobbie Holz, Certified Conicerge Care Advisor What is Hospice? Hospice is a specialized type of care for those facing terminal or life-limiting illness. It can also help their families and caregivers. Hospice care addresses physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient. Hospice can take place in a home, in a home like […]
Seniors and Technology
By Erin Denstaedt, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Despite how helpful technology can be, many older adults are still reluctant to use new technology. Luckily, there are many advantages for the internet and smartphones. One of the prime benefits of using modern technology is how connected we are, and this is a great thing to bring […]