By Mary Cordova, EVP Business Development, Concierge Care Advisors The holidays are coming, and each year they seem to approach faster than ever! If you have a senior in your life, remember holidays may now be different for them. They may be dealing with the loss of a spouse or loved one, making the holidays […]
Veterans Day – Serving Seniors Who Served
By Mary Cordova, EVP Business Development, Concierge Care Advisors One of my most prized possessions is the tattered, worn, bible my father carried during the last seven months of his tour in Vietnam. It was never his choice to be there, he was drafted like so many other young men were during that time. He […]
Keys to The Future: After Senior Retirement
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors My senior mother-in-law recently moved into a retirement community. It was not an easy transition for the family. She was moving out of a home she had resided in for 41 years. There were a lot of memories, family reunions, holidays and special moments […]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors
By Nori Patnode, Certified Senior Concierge at Concierge Care Advisors The holiday season is fast approaching as witnessed by walking into any retail store. Who do you feel are the most difficult people to shop for? In my opinion, our aging parents. They already have everything, right? Here are some thoughts and ideas for what […]
Demystifying the Misconceptions of Adult Family Homes
By Brian Erickson, Director of Marketing at Concierge Care Advisors Disclaimer: Hello, my name is Brian Erickson. I am the new Marketing Director for Concierge Care Advisors. Prior to this role, I had no experience in the senior living and care industry. In fact, only one of my grandparents lived in an Assisted Living Community […]
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Seniors Head Down South To Panama For Retirement
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors My husband and I decided to do a retirement fact finding trip to Panama. We did a fair amount of research and found Panama to be quite welcoming to US citizens. Panama has improved their infrastructure, uses US dollar currency and, although Spanish is […]
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Eight Reasons to Consider Home Health for Your Senior
By Lois Jasmer, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor As I watch college football today I marvel at the way the team works together. My favorite team is the Washington Huskies. Sorry if you are a Cougar. I guess what I am trying to say here is that there are many teams out there, and they […]
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Concierge Care Advisors Presented Failure to Thrive at WMCMA 2018
By Rose Fabrick, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor We recently attended the Washington Medical Case Management Association (WMCMA) Annual Fall Conference, held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. WMCMA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the development of professional case management by providing its members with networking and continuing education. It’s a wonderful opportunity for […]
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Helping Seniors Move Out of the Status Quo
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor As a team member of Concierge Care Advisors, I am periodically invited to share stories with our readers. I like to share what is prevalent on my mind in dealing with my senior clients who have become an integral part of my life, as they share their […]
A Personal, Emotional Story About the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
By Shalane Farrell , CCA Certified On September 23rd, 2018 I was a participant of the Walk to end Alzheimer’s in Redmond, Washington. In my life and career, I have known many people affected by this terrible disease and have lost both senior relatives and family friends. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death […]
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