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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Self-Care Tips for Seniors During the Cold Season
By Stephanie Williams, Certified Concierge Care Advisor As the sun begins setting sooner, the days becoming cooler, people tend to want to stay in to avoid the cold weather, rain, and viruses that are starting to increase. It’s easy to fall into a rut of not taking care of yourself and staying inside, and that […]
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A Guide to End-of-Life Planning: Plan Like the Queen
By Maureen Noble, BA Social Work, Director of Case Management Planning Your Own “Operation London Bridge”: A Guide to Comprehensive End-of-Life Planning Lessons from Queen Elizabeth II’s Legacy The world recently witnessed the carefully orchestrated ceremonies surrounding the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, a testament to a decade of meticulous planning known as Operation London […]
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Exercise Your Brain
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors My latest obsession is the New York Times game called Wordle. I had heard about it many months ago, but my daughter is the one who suggested I should try it. Since then, I have looked forward to playing this quick little puzzle every […]