By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors A Washington State advisory board made up from county health officers and health care leaders from UW Medicine, Virginia Mason, Kaiser Permanente Washington, Seattle Children’s, Providence Swedish MultiCare Health System, Franciscan Health, and the Washington state Hospital Association is now recommending we should start […]
Navigating Senior Care- A Care Advisor Makes All the Difference
By Gabriella Loya B.A, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Partnering with a Senior Care Advisor: Your Trusted Guide in Navigating Senior Care When it’s time to explore senior care or housing options, it’s essential to have someone by your side who can advocate, support, and guide you. The world of senior care is filled with wonderful […]
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Winter Preparation for Seniors
By Kevin Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Winter Preparation for Seniors: How to Keep Loved Ones Safe and Warm The old saying goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”—but that’s only true if you’re prepared for winter. I learned this lesson the hard way today when the first snow […]
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
By Sally Maddox, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Defining how you want the future and your life may be easier when it’s just you. But life isn’t just for one. Inevitably, we are asked to make decisions for others that could impact our future. There are times in our lives when we are baffled about what […]
Humble Beginnings in a Third World Country
By Vannah Rose Roberto, Certified Concierge Care Advisor I have recently returned from a long overdue vacation back home where I am from. Many may or may not have heard of The Northern Mariana Islands or otherwise known as Saipan. During my trip back home, I reflected a lot on how different Saipan (and many […]
Staying Secure While Keeping Connected
By Kelsey Jochum, BSW, Certified Concierge Care Advisor More and more seniors regularly use the internet in our increasingly digital world. A 2018 Pew Research survey found that 66% of Americans over the age of 65 were internet users. That number increased after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the internet became the safest […]
Family Caregiver Support: Work WITH Me!
By Jenny Austin-Krzemien, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Navigating Senior Living Decisions: Why Asking for Help Matters As the eldest daughter of aging parents with one younger brother, I’ve often found myself taking charge of family projects and responsibilities. For most of my life, that “can-do” attitude has served me well—whether planning events or organizing travel. […]
Concierge Care Good Samaritan Supports Tunnel to Towers
By Marc Lilly, CEO Supporting Our Community: The Concierge Care Good Samaritan Program At Concierge Care Advisors, giving back to the community is at the heart of what we do. Through our Concierge Care Good Samaritan program, we proudly perform pro bono work for families in need of senior housing assistance. For over 12 years, […]
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National Prescription Take Back Day
By Kevin Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors National Prescription Take Back Day: Safely Dispose of Unused Medications Unused or expired medications can pose serious risks if not properly disposed of, and National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is here to address that. This initiative, led by the DEA, encourages individuals to […]
How To Navigate My Senior Loved One Refusing Help
By Vannah Rose Roberto, Certified Concierge Care Advisor It is no easy task for family members to bring up the discussion of additional help for their aging loved ones. Afterall, the most important character trait we all have is our independence! Sometimes even the simplest tasks are the most difficult, but also important for seniors. […]
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