Scams Targeting Seniors: A Growing Concern Senior scams are alarmingly common, preying on trust, pride, and sometimes mild cognitive decline. Elderly individuals living independently are especially vulnerable, often hesitant to admit when they’ve been scammed for fear of embarrassment or losing their independence. While it’s challenging to stop scammers entirely, understanding their tactics and learning […]
Scams Targeting Seniors | A True Story (Part 1)
When most adult children hear of scams targeting seniors, they understand the situation, but assume it would never happen to their parents. In fairness, most articles and advice you’ll find on the subject provide generic information. With so few first-hand accounts, it’s hard for many people to visualize just how these fraudulent companies operate. One […]
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Scams Targeting Seniors | A True Story (Part 2)
When Tom arrived at his father’s house, he was aghast to find the two plumbers cutting into the concrete patio in the backyard. When he asked his father what was going on, the elderly parent said that he told them to stop, but they argued they needed to continue working and dig into the piping […]
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Neighbors Are Not an Alternative to Senior Living Communities
Why Trusted Care Is Essential for Your Aging Loved Ones Relying on neighbors to check in on your elderly parents may seem like a convenient solution, but it’s not a sustainable or safe alternative to senior living communities. While neighbors may be willing to help, the reality is that they aren’t equipped to provide the […]
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Finding the Right Adult Family Home in Washington
Leading by Example: How a Senior Care Advisor Found the Perfect Adult Family Home in Washington At Concierge Care Advisors, we help families and loved ones find the best senior housing every day. Each placement is about more than just finding a place to live—it’s about creating an environment that promotes freedom, independence, growth, and […]
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Help Find Senior Housing | Nothing is too Difficult (Part 2)
Kathy hopped on the phone with Mary (Co-Founder and Vice President) about the needs of the woman and Mary subsequently contacted a provider she was familiar with, who has had several Russian-speaking caregivers in the past. It was Saturday when the senior living provider returned the call. She said there was an opening in an adult […]
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The Alzheimer’s Mediterranean Diet | What Should You Be Eating?
By: Kecia Lilly If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, then the doctor may have recommended taking a look at the Mediterranean Diet which, as of late, has received a lot of attention for lowering risk and slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s. What is the Mediterranean Diet? MeDi (Mediterranean Diet) has grown in […]
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When is In-Home Care the Right Option for Seniors?
Exploring In-Home Care for Seniors The question of whether in-home care is the best choice for your elderly loved one comes up often. As a senior care referral agency, our priority is always the well-being of seniors. That’s why we’re committed to helping families navigate these decisions, ensuring the best care solutions for their unique […]
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Caring for Aging Parents Out-of-State
By: Kathy Kappler Did you know most people live within 30 miles of their mothers? That works out nicely for people whose mothers need care and they can be with them every step of the way, but what about those in the minority? If your mother lives more than 30 miles away (or lives in […]
How to Deal with the Stress of Caring for an Elderly Parent
“My dad needs to get out of my house or I’m going to lose my mind!” Felt this way about your parents? You might be surprised that it’s a common sentiment among adult children who are caring for their parents — and especially for elderly parents living in their home. Needless to say, this feeling of being […]
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