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 […]
Helping Mr. Jones
By Amanda Roberts The best part of being a Senior Care Advisor is seeing the relief in my client’s families after they’ve talked to me and I let them know I can help by finding the best options for their loved one. Options that will meet their loved ones care needs, stays within their financial […]
Assisted Living Transition: My Neighbor Ruth
By Teresa Fischer Planning for the Future: Ruth’s Story of Acceptance and Change When I moved into my house in 2008, Ruth was the first neighbor to welcome me. She came over, introduced herself, and gave me a warm introduction to the neighborhood. We hit it off immediately, and over time, we became close friends—bonding […]
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Elder Care Advisory Services: Listening
By Kathy Kappler, RN The Role of an Elder Care Advisor: Listening, Guiding, and Easing Transitions As an Elder Care Advisor, our role goes far beyond providing recommendations for senior care or housing. We must consider every aspect of our clients’ needs, wants, and desires, working to fulfill them through personalized, one-on-one service. Building trust […]
