By Mary Cordova, Co-Founder, EVP at Concierge Care Advisors We often call the person who is a care giver for their loved one the “well spouse”. The well spouse often does not immediately recognize the increased level of care that they are administering, or that it may be time for their loved one to transition […]
When Should a Senior Stop Driving?
By Erin Denstaedt, MS, Concierge Care Advisors Senior Certified Advisor. Are you wondering when you should consider having the conversation with your loved one about their driving abilities? Do you think it may be time to take away the car keys? Wouldn’t it be easier if there was an age assigned to seniors that it […]
Are Adult Children Responsible for Parents’ Debt?
By Arlinda Babcock, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors. It depends. Laws are different from state to state, so the first step is to do some self-education prior to discussing finances with a parent. Don’t make assumptions about what your parents have, what they owe, or why they owe it. Most people are not […]
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Upcoming Retirement Planning Workshop – August 18th.
Retirement Roundtable is back for its third year! Retirement Roundtable is your opportunity to learn about many of today’s hot topics in Estate and Elder law planning for your retirement from your familiar KIRO, KTTH, KOMO and KVI radio hosts and advertisers. At this half day event you’ll learn about the new types of long term care insurance, the facts […]
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Diabetes Prevention Through Food
By Nori Patnode, Concierge Care Certified Senior Advisor. This probably doesn’t come as a surprise: healthy eating habits and maintaining a healthy weight is the most successful way to prevent diabetes. I know, that doesn’t sound like much fun. In order to make lifestyle changes stick it is important to make small changes you can […]
Why Seniors Need Extra Iron
By Mary Cordova, EVP Business Development, Concierge Care Advisors As we age, there are certain common changes that occur in the body. Our hearts begin to beat just a little slower, our arteries become a little stiffer, our muscles become a little weaker, and our brains become a little smaller. All these normal changes have […]
Memory Care…We Can Help You Find the Way!
By Brenda Dreschner, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors. I just recently helped a large family navigate through a very difficult situation. The husband was experiencing some memory loss, which is normal when you are 91. What is not normal is going to bed one night with your forgetful spouse, and the next day […]
Food for Thought – Stroke Prevention the Easy Way
By Sylvana Rinehart. My husband and I just returned from a brief trip to France, renowned for being the epicenter of healthy and refined cuisine, with lots of little shops presenting luscious displays of fruits and vegetables in every neighborhood. As all good tourists do, we walked endlessly and crisscrossed the city of Paris, but […]
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Do I Need a Power of Attorney?
By Brenda Deschner. I am asked by families all the time if they need to have Power of Attorney. In general, the answer is no, but I’m going to explain why you SHOULD have one. No one ever plans a heart attack, cancer, a fall with broken bones. Worse, not knowing you are in early […]
Active Seniors
By Nori Patnode. Working with seniors throughout my career has been very rewarding on many levels. Each person I have worked with has such a unique story, interests, family dynamics, and life history. The most popular senior activities I have experienced during my career include: • Dancing • Bowling • Bingo • Trips to the […]
