By Jenny Austin-Krzemien Certified Concierge Care Advisor I have worked with many families who insisted that their loved one needed to move into assisted living even though they needed around the clock care. And on the other hand, I have worked with families who thought their loved one needed to be in an adult family […]
Be Kind To Yourself
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor If you are like me, you might be feeling somewhat uneasy and “out of sorts” lately. It has been a year of fears, hopes, sadness and many losses. Now we have a vaccine which is in itself a testimonial to incredible scientific progress and collaboration, but it brings […]
Scams That Target Seniors
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors My Mom called me again today and let me know about the latest phone call she received from alleged scammers trying to obtain bank account information from her. It seems she gets at least 3 to 4 calls weekly either from telemarketers or someone […]
The Lewy Body Dementia That Took Robin William’s Life
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are diseases many of us sadly know firsthand, but there is another one that plagued the late comedian Robin Williams that I would like to write about today because I am seeing more clients with these symptoms. It might be “the most common disease […]
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Overcoming the Guilt Of Moving Your Parents Out Of Their Home
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor When Promises to Keep Parents at Home Become Hard to Keep Many adult children make heartfelt promises to their parents to keep them at home for the rest of their lives. However, despite the best intentions, this promise can be difficult—if not impossible—to keep as care needs evolve. The […]
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UTI’s in Seniors
By Caryn Tadema, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Urinary Tract Infections, or UTI’s are the most common type of bacterial infection in older adults. Seniors may experience more severe symptoms than younger adults do, including sudden changes in behavior such as mental confusion, agitation, and combative behavior. If left untreated, UTI’s can cause serious problems in […]
Mary’s Corner: You Are Not Alone
Mary Cordova, EVP of Business Development at Concierge Care Advisors Are you a spouse, adult child, or family member changing roles from family member to CAREGIVER for a loved one, and feeling inadequate? Be assured, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Currently, with the changes caused by the Corona Virus, even young energetic moms and dads have […]
Feeling Lonely? Foster or Adopt a Pet
Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Now more than ever, many of us are feeling isolated and lonely due to our current circumstances. Due to COVID, everyone is also spending more time at home. Adopting a pet is not an easy decision and should not be taken lightly, but if you want to dedicate yourself […]
Resources for Seniors Experiencing Vision Loss
Resources for Seniors Experiencing Vision Loss… By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Vision loss among the elderly is a major health care problem. About one-third of seniors develops a vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65. The most common causes of vision loss among the elderly are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and […]
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Tips for Healthy Aging
By Erin Penny, Certified Concierge Care Advisor We all have an opportunity to change the mindset of people young and old and help move them from a place of fear to a place of hope. Healthy aging is a holistic approach to life centered around the mind, body, and soul. Fulfilling these needs at a […]