By Teresa Fischer Do you ever wish your life could be different, maybe you could have less stress and more time for the things you want to do? That was Sara’s dream. But then came the guilt and she quickly put those thoughts away. What good does it do to fantasize about what could be […]
The Perfect Storm
By Lois Jasmer No the title here is not about the movie with Kevin Costner, although I do like him in this movie. I am speaking of a situation that I see many older seniors living, or should I say existing in. One senior is the brains, maintaining the finances, making decisions, the mouth piece. […]
Home Health vs Skilled Nursing
Navigating Home Health Services: Aging in Place with Confidence As more seniors choose to age in place, home health agencies have stepped up to provide skilled care at home through licensed nurses and therapists. These services offer a vital lifeline for seniors, delivering effective medical care while maintaining their independence in the comfort of their […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Step In
By Teresa Fischer This is the story of Don W. Don was a good man, gifted in carpentry, he could build anything! He worked construction most of his life, but not just ordinary construction, he was a perfectionist in his field and built wonderful homes, beautifully crafted. Don never married, and after retirement brought his […]
Family Affair
By Kathy Kappler, RN So often as we meet with our clients, we get to know the other family members. One such family comes to mind. I was referred to the daughter of a gentleman that was in the hospital with a very serious diagnosis. After talking with the daughter, we arranged a time to […]
Mindfulness > Medications
By Jessica Claybrook I’m going to divulge today and share a personal story about one of my grandmother’s. My family was visiting her on our annual trip down to Arizona where she resided for half of the year to escape the dreary Washington winters and enjoy her community lifestyle in the valley of Mesa with […]
Mobility
By Kathy Kappler, RN Mobility: The quality or state of being mobile-a natural way to utilize our muscles and joints-a mindless activity as we freely move along-a healthy option of transportation. Mobility is all of the above and more until it is compromised. My mobility was recently compromised as a result of a fall and […]
Tips For Hearing Loss
By Amanda Holmes Hearing loss is something that is not easily understood. It’s not as black and white as “he/she is doesn’t listen to me”. Tempers flare when you feel like your spouse or parent is choosing not to listen to you, even though you’ve asked the same question three times; trust me, it happens […]
Don’t Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today
By Marni McDuff I often wonder what Thomas Jefferson was thinking when He said, “Don’t put off to tomorrow what you can do today.” What was he considering putting off? What did he put off and regret? Maybe you have heard this quote from an unknown author: “The two rules of procrastination: 1) Do it […]
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Senior Care Advocacy: Difficult Placement
By Tiona Tupou A Story of Patience, Perseverance, and a Client’s New Beginning At Concierge Care Advisors, every client’s journey is unique, and some journeys take longer than others. Today, I want to share the story of a client who taught me the value of patience, trust, and unwavering support. It’s been nearly two years […]
