By Erin Denstaedt, MS, Certified Senior Advisor and Concierge Care Advisors One of the most terrible things about dementia is that in the early stages seniors are often aware that their brain is changing. They recognize the signs of memory loss, confusion and their inability to handle or take care of their daily activities. For […]
Winter Preparation for Seniors for a Happy Holiday Season
By Mary Cordova, EVP of Business Development at Concierge Care Advisors Winter Preparation for Seniors: Ensuring Safety and Comfort During the Holidays As we get ready for the holiday season—Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and fall festivals—we should also be preparing for winter, especially for the seniors in our lives. Just as we make plans for […]
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Seniors Face the Unknown with Assisted Living Communities
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors Embracing Change: How Assisted Living Can Transform Senior Life Change Is Inevitable—But It Can Lead to New Beginnings Change is one of the few constants in life. As we age, however, change can feel more challenging—we become attached to our routines, homes, and habits. Now, […]
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Intergenerational Interactions: Benefits of paring younger generations with today’s seniors
By Nori Patnode, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors There is a lot of value in bringing children or teens together with seniors. Each generation can learn much from the one another. Many Senior Living Communities have recognized the value in intergenerational interactions and have started programs bringing children or teens together with their […]
Guns and Seniors with Dementia
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors I recently had an experience that prompts me to share a concern that has been bothering me more of late. Many years ago, my first serious boyfriend gave me his colt pistol he used during the Algerian war. He briefly showed me how to use […]
Our Vets – They’d Gladly Stand Up and Defend Her Still Today
By Lois Jasmer, Director of Business Development at Concierge Care Advisors As I watched the evening News on Q13 the other day, I teared up at the story they were sharing. In this tumultuous time it was a heartwarming reminder of what true sacrifice is. I was blessed to be a part of a very […]
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Bets for Vets
On September 14th, Concierge Care Advisors teamed up with Sound Options, Emerald Downs and our incredible veterans to enjoy an evening of fun and excitement at the races! Concierge Care Advisors was privileged to raise money for the Honor flight, a nonprofit organization that takes veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the Veterans Wall Memorial, […]
Fall, Food and Fun in the Northwest
By Nori Patnode, CCA Certified Summer is gorgeous in the Northwest and shows off the beauty brought on by months of grey skies and rain; however, fall is my favorite season. Thank goodness fall is so spectacular so that we don’t have to mourn the end of summer here! Why do I love fall? One […]
Pets and Fall Prevention
By Mary Cordova, EVP Business Development, Concierge Care Advisors Studies confirm what we pet owners already know; pets are a great source of companionship, love, and comfort. Research suggests that pet ownership can be a good thing for the elderly, and although pet ownership can help keep our seniors healthy and happy, it also increases […]
Thank You Care Providers!
By Rose Fabrick, CCA Certified Concierge Care Advisors ongoing effort to foster social connections and community engagement for seniors continues in 2018. Our first big event was a great success, providing seniors the opportunity to attend a Mariners baseball game at Safeco Field. It is a way to help seniors overcome depression and loneliness and […]
