By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Finding Peace of Mind: A Family’s Journey to Senior Living Recently, my senior mother-in-law moved into a retirement community, and the transition wasn’t easy for our family. She had lived in her five-bedroom home for 41 years, creating countless memories—family reunions, holidays, and special […]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors
By Nori Patnode, Certified Senior Concierge at Concierge Care Advisors Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors: Thoughtful Presents for Aging Parents The holiday season is fast approaching, as evident by all the decorations and promotions in stores. So, who do you think is the most challenging person to shop for? For many of us, it’s our […]
Misconceptions About Adult Family Homes
By Brian Erickson, Director of Marketing at Concierge Care Advisors Discovering the Warmth of Adult Family Homes: A First-Hand Experience As part of my onboarding journey with Concierge Care Advisors, I had the privilege of shadowing several of our Advisors to gain insight into the various senior living options we recommend. One of the experiences […]
Seniors Head Down South To Panama For Retirement
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors My husband and I decided to do a retirement fact finding trip to Panama. We did a fair amount of research and found Panama to be quite welcoming to US citizens. Panama has improved their infrastructure, uses US dollar currency and, although Spanish is […]
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Why Consider Home Health for Your Senior
By Lois Jasmer, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor Building the Right Team: Navigating Senior Care with Expert Guidance The Power of a Strong Team: Inspired by College Football As I watch college football, I marvel at how seamlessly each team works toward a common goal—winning. My favorite team is the Washington Huskies (sorry, Cougars fans!). […]
Concierge Care Advisors Presented Failure to Thrive at WMCMA 2018
By Rose Fabrick, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor We recently attended the Washington Medical Case Management Association (WMCMA) Annual Fall Conference, held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. WMCMA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the development of professional case management by providing its members with networking and continuing education. It’s a wonderful opportunity for […]
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Planning for Senior Living- Helping Seniors Move Out of the Status Quo
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor Embracing Change: Overcoming the Challenges of Senior Care Transitions As a Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors, I have the privilege of working closely with seniors and their families during some of the most challenging transitions of their lives. These moments often involve tough decisions—relocating a beloved […]
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A Personal, Emotional Story About the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
By Shalane Farrell , CCA Certified On September 23rd, 2018 I was a participant of the Walk to end Alzheimer’s in Redmond, Washington. In my life and career, I have known many people affected by this terrible disease and have lost both senior relatives and family friends. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death […]
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Alzheimer’s Café: a Safe Space for Seniors
By Nori Patnode, Certified Senior Concierge Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors Discover the Warmth of Alzheimer’s Cafés: A Safe, Social Haven for Memory Loss What is an Alzheimer’s Café? An Alzheimer’s Café is a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, along with their family members, caregivers, and friends. […]
Senior Cognitive Stimulation is Important
By Mary Cordova, EVP Business Development at Concierge Care Advisor Ever wonder why our ears seem to get bigger as we age? It’s because our heads are shrinking! Seriously though, we do lose memory as we get older. A few years ago, I remember reading an article explaining that there are ways to outwit or […]