To honor her dear mother, our friend Kristine and her 5 siblings compiled Dottie’s Family Recipes. Her name is Dorothy “Dottie” Dyer. The recipe book includes Dottie’s favorite recipes, and favorite recipes from several members of the family. Kristine shared that Dottie is an Oregon girl, from Corvallis. She met her husband at Oregon State […]
What is a Dementia Roadmap?
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors A Roadmap for Navigating Dementia: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Related Conditions In an increasingly digital world, the concept of a roadmap may seem outdated. However, when it comes to Alzheimer’s and dementia, roadmaps remain a crucial tool for caregivers. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the […]
Benefits of Exercising for Aging Adults
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 Understanding and Preventing Elder Financial Abuse Elder financial abuse has devastating effects on seniors and their families, often leaving victims feeling betrayed and financially devastated. While anyone can be a victim, seniors with cognitive impairments like Alzheimer’s or dementia are particularly vulnerable. This article explores the warning signs, […]
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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 […]