By Terri Wilson Navigating Senior Care Options: A Family’s Journey from Independent Living to Adult Family Homes Understanding the Challenge: Moving from Independent Living to Assisted Care Yesterday, I received a call from a dedicated son facing the complexities of senior care. His father had recently been diagnosed with cancer, and the family needed to […]
What Does a Senior Care Advisor Do?
By Lois Jasmer Pulling up to the drive thru window at Starbucks this morning the bright, cheery Barista wanted to chat. I don’t know if this a new thing at Starbucks whereas they have the person working the window chat you up; but at 7am, before my first cup of coffee, it can be a […]
Dealing with the big “D”….Dementia
By Tyler Roessel If this word could be, it would be, a four letter word in my book. One of the most complicated, misunderstood and hardest medical issues to deal with. Some could argue that point; however, what other disease leaves you guessing as much? Is my loved one going to forget me? Are they […]
Choosing to live life by the “Rule of Five”
By Jessica Claybrook Experiencing the aftermath of the holidays with extended family and friends sometimes can be a challenge. Oftentimes, with the versatility of family members and differing opinions, comments are said that perhaps would remain better left unsaid. … Kind of makes you happy the holidays only come around once a year, doesn’t it? […]
The Importance of Planning Early On for Elder Care
By Jessica Claybrook With the hustle and bustle of today’s daily expectations, most members living amongst the “sandwich generation” barely find the time to plan what is going to be served for dinner let alone manage the feat of having a plan in place when the inevitable need for care increases for our beloved parents. […]
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Welcoming 2017
By Melanie Mosshart We all look forward to the new year with hopeful anticipation. We’ve endured the holidays and now we tend to settle back into our regular routine: kids off to school, back to work, clean the house and get ready for the new year to come. Sometimes, however, if we’ve had occasion to […]
Challenging Couples
By Kathy Kappler, RN As a senior advisor we often work with couples. Awhile back, I was referred to a lovely couple and visited them at their home. It became clear that the wife needed assistance and the husband was at risk for injuring himself as he assisted her with care. The wife was basically […]
Tips for a Comfortable Move to Assisted Living
By Erin Kershaw The thought of leaving a home that you have lived in for years can be overwhelming and even paralyzing. If it is possible, the dialogue should start as soon as you recognize signs that Mom or Dad is “slowing down” or that “something is not quite right.” Reassuring your parent(s) that it […]
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It’s Not That Bad
By Lois Jasmer As I scrolled thru my Facebook feed tonight I came across one that really caught my attention. No not some political post or some fake post about one of my favorite celebrities that had passed away. The post was about a Missing 85 year old man in Lynnwood, Washington. My heart sank […]
The Senior Loneliness Epidemic: Lonely Holidays
By Silvanus Tivis Addressing the Senior Loneliness Epidemic: The Importance of Planning for Support At a recent networking event, I heard many people sharing holiday plans, looking forward to time with children, grandchildren, and loved ones. But one story stood out—a man who introduced himself by saying, “I am an adult orphan.” This simple statement […]
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