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 […]
Senior living may not be what you think
By Vincent Kovar With the number of seniors in the U.S.A. growing faster than ever before, the choices in senior living are growing as well. However, many people are stuck with out of date ideas about just what senior living is. Boxing classes for 95 year old women? Yes, that’s a thing. Tai Chi? Extensive […]
Saving For a Housing Solution in Your Senior Years
By Bobbie Holtz, Certified Concierge Care Advisor I recently visited a new client while she was in the hospital. She is 93 and lives alone in an apartment where she has resided for 25 years. She was admitted to the hospital for a fall, which was her third fall that week. As I talked with […]
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How to Prevent a Fall
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Senior Safety Tips and Innovative Solutions Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury and death among seniors. According to the AARP, fall-related deaths are increasing dramatically among adults aged 65 and older. The National Council on Aging reports that every 11 seconds, […]
Laugh While You Learn at the Care Conference
When: March 17th 2019, from 8:30am to 4:30pm Where: Shoreline Community Church at 125 NE 185th St., Shoreline, WA. As we age, the number of things that make us laugh sometimes seem to be fewer and fewer. However, for me, they’re more and more! The more I see, the more things amuse me. So, I […]
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Caregiving and Compassion Fatigue
By Erin Denstaedt, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Understanding and Overcoming Compassion Fatigue: A Caregiver’s Guide If you’re a caregiver, you may have heard of caregiver burnout, but fewer are familiar with the term compassion fatigue. However, as more family members step into caregiving roles, many are beginning to experience and learn about this unique form […]
What are Shingles? Risks for Seniors
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services for Concierge Care Advisors What Are Shingles and Why Do They Affect Seniors? Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It’s triggered by the same virus that causes chickenpox—varicella-zoster. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in […]
Ways to help your senior loved one feel special on Valentine’s Day
By Erin Denstaedt, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors Valentine’s Day; it’s all about love and romance. The special attention showered upon us each February 14th evokes the warm feelings we felt when we first fell in love. For many seniors however, this day of love can be just another day, or worse, a […]
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Seattle Snowmageddon- Senior Winter Storm Preparedness
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Senior Winter Storm Preparedness: Ensuring Safety Before It’s Too Late As winter storms roll in, we’re all tuned into weather reports reminding us to stock up on food, water, and emergency supplies, avoid using generators indoors due to carbon monoxide risks, clear snow and ice from driveways, and […]
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