By Vannah Rose Roberto, Senior Concierge Advisor How to Afford Senior Living: Navigating Options for Your Loved One One of the biggest considerations when exploring senior living is determining how to pay for the care and housing that your loved one may need. With many options available, it’s essential to understand which financial resources are […]
Cremation or Burial: Making the Best Choice for Your Final Wishes
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Planning for the Future: Cremation vs. Burial When planning for the future, decisions about end-of-life arrangements, including cremation and burial, are among the most personal and important choices you’ll make. Whether guided by personal preferences, religious or cultural beliefs, or financial considerations, these decisions […]
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Senior Care Decisions: Please, Let Me Die in My Home
By Chelsea Hensley, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor The Challenge of Senior Care Decisions When a loved one asks you to promise they’ll never leave their home, it’s a heartfelt request often rooted in the fear of losing independence and dignity. While it’s natural to agree, circumstances can change, and fulfilling that promise may become […]
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Having “The Talk” About Giving Up Driving
By Jenny Austin-Krzemien, Certified Concierge Care Advisor When my grandmother gave up driving, she did it on her terms. We never had to stage an intervention, disable her car or threaten to take her keys. She recognized that driving was becoming more difficult, pumping gas was more challenging than it used to be, and maintaining […]
Meow! Woof Woof!
By Sally Maddox, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The impact of animals in our lives is immeasurable. The importance of that companionship to seniors is invaluable. Keeping the constant that has been present for years can make for happier transitions and a better quality of life. For seniors leaving their homes with the chaos of change, […]
Is Now The Right Time for Assisted Living?
By Marta Street, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Rebuilding Community for Seniors: Overcoming Isolation and Finding Connection The past two years have taught us a lot about the negative impact of isolation on our seniors. For families, this has been an especially difficult time—particularly for loved ones with cognitive impairments. The mental and physical decline among […]
Understanding In-Home Care for Seniors: Benefits and Costs
By Shelby Thompson, Certified Concierge Care Advisor What is In-Home Care for Seniors? As seniors age, many prefer to stay in the comfort of their own homes while receiving the support they need. In-home care for seniors offers personalized assistance, enabling older adults to maintain their independence and enjoy a higher quality of life. This […]
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Can You Hear Me? Hearing Loss in Older Adults
By Jenny Austin-Krzemien, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Recognizing Hearing Loss in Older Adults: Helping Loved Ones Stay Connected Hearing loss in older adults can often go unnoticed, yet it significantly impacts their quality of life. I first realized my dad was experiencing hearing loss during a family gathering. His unusually loud voice, repeated “what?” responses, […]
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Taking The Opportunity to Take Note
By Kelsey Jochum, BSW, Certified Concierge Care Advisor If your parents or aging relatives live independently and you are visiting them this holiday season, it might be an opportune time to discreetly check on them and look out for tell-tale signs of changes in their physical, mental, and social health. If you are among those […]
Leaving It Better
“Life is about making an impact, not making an income” Kevin Kruse By Jennifer James, Certified Concierge Care Advisor “Leave it better than you found it” This is a simple goal for which many business professionals strive for, but few achieve. It is an ideal that should ring true in every aspect of our lives, […]