Keep Seniors Safe During Hot Northwest Summers: Tips for Staying Cool and Healthy While many of us are enjoying the sunny weather in the Pacific Northwest, the heat can have serious health consequences for seniors. Our Senior Advisors have reported several cases of heat-related health issues among the elderly, reminding us that summer isn’t without […]
Help Me, Don’t Baby Me: Personal Freedoms in Assisted Living
Not long ago, the Concierge Care Advisors were contacted by a senior in need. She noticed that she had been having difficulty with dexterous tasks. Once simple projects, like sewing, became overwhelming; just to thread the needle was taxing and time-consuming. Of course, this crisis led to some more severe changes. She didn’t feel comfortable […]
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Assisted Living Resources Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Mountlake Terrace is far enough from the Seattle city center to make for an easier cost of living and more open space, while still being convenient to the airport and world-class hospitals. The area has well over 250 acres of recreational space, including golf courses, nature trails, parks, and fishing areas. It’s a great place […]
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Assisted Living Resources for Seniors: Monroe, Washington | Concierge Care Advisors
Assisted Living Resources for Seniors: Monroe, Washington There are plenty of reasons to consider Monroe, Washington as a potential place for senior assisted living. Its location on the lush banks of the Skykomish River offers serene space for hiking, birdwatching, gentle canoeing, and more. Monroe’s historic downtown district is full of quaint shops and restaurants; […]
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Assisted Living Resources for Seniors: Mercer Island, Washington | Concierge Care Advisors
Assisted Living Resources for Seniors: Mercer Island, Washington Beautiful Mercer Island in Washington may be a ferry-ride away from the mainland, but it still provides all the recreation, community, and resources for elders looking to relocate to assisted living in the area. This community has 35 parks, spanning over 400 acres; perfect for scenic views, […]
The Devastating Loss of a Pet
By Cindi Laws Americans are clearly pet lovers, and pets outnumber children in many urban and suburban areas. For seniors, pets provide a tremendous quality of life, providing companionship and unconditional love that is especially needed when human family members may not visit often. With the need for feeding, grooming and care, pets provide purpose […]
Fathers Day Gift Ideas
First thing: Dad does not need a plastic singing bass. Or aftershave. In American society, people often believe that gifts must come from a store, and Father’s Day is no exception. If one is to believe advertising, nearly every American dad plays golf and needs tools or ties. Numerous stores and websites are devoted to […]
Planning and Paying for Long Term Care
By Joshua Brein As a Financial Advisor, I run into many different kinds of people with many different kinds of needs financially. One thing that I have consistently seen is that most people don’t seem to understand exactly just how much it costs to pay for care as they get older, or which type of […]
Plan for Long Term Care
Most of us think about retirement, and make some planning. But fewer than half of Americans plan for long term care! Yet 70% of people over 65 need some type of long term care. Unfortunately, this often leaves adult children and other relatives struggling with “What do I do? Where do I turn?” when their loved […]
Medicaid for Seniors
As many are aware, one of the things Concierge Care Advisors prides itself on is being able to help seniors who are on a fixed- or low-income and receiving Medicaid. For these seniors and their families, we do not receive any compensation whatsoever, but are eager to help them find quality senior housing all the […]
