By Lois Jasmer, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors I just realized after almost 20 years in the Senior Living Industry that I am an EXPERT in Senior Living. I see others that are Dentists, Doctors, Lawyers, Real Estate Brokers and think of them as Professional Experts in their fields. But me? An expert […]
When To Call A Professional
We often hear from our seniors, “I do not want to be a burden on my family.” Families will try to respect the wants of their parents and accommodate them to the best of their ability, which in return can cause a strain on the relationship. Adult children slowly start to become caregivers by helping […]
A Day in The Life of an Advisor
By Marta Street, Certified Concierge Care Advisor As advisors, we have the privilege to walk alongside our clients, often in times in crisis. All our families are important, but there are some that touch our lives personally. This summer there have been a few that have personally touched my life and have changed how I […]
Why Working with an Advisor Makes All the Difference
By Gabriella Loya B.A, Certified Concierge Care Advisor When it is time to take the next steps in senior care or housing, it’s important to have someone by your side who can advocate and support you. The world of senior care is filled with wonderful and amazing people who care deeply about people and the […]
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Work WITH Me!
By Jenny Austin-Krzemien, Certified Concierge Care Advisor As the oldest female child of aging parents with one younger brother, I am programmed to often take charge and spearhead projects. Sometimes I take on too much and I do not ask for assistance. I have been this way for most of my life and while it […]
Getting It Right (the first time)
By Sylvana Rinehart, MA, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Recently I wrote about the importance of establishing a framework when looking for the right place for one’s loved one. Three main factors were cited: care, location, and management. In this article, I would like to convey that once we have a framework to start with, we […]
Putting Fears to Rest
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor You wake up and go to work, just like any other Monday, when you get a call that your mother is in the hospital. Fear, anxiety and panic overwhelm you. When my client’s son got to the hospital, I was there waiting for him. His mother has been […]
When a Client Touches Your Heart
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor More often than not, as a Senior Care Advisor I am helping someone move in an emergency situation. They move in, the family says thank you, and aside from a post 3 and 30 day check-in, we are no longer in contact unless they need additional resources. Every […]
A Client’s Full Circle Journey With An Adult Family Home
By Mindy Walker, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors I began working with a client, Ray, who was taking care of his mother in his home but with each passing week he became more aware that he could no longer take care of her needs. He contacted Concierge Care Advisors because we had helped […]
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A Compassionate Senior Living Advisor Makes All the Difference
By Lois Jasmer, Director of Business Development This has been an interesting Holiday Season. I am noticing that all the conversations with my friends and peers are about what medications we are on or what replacement surgery we are having or have had. The other topic that keeps coming up is how overwhelming taking on […]
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