By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor It was in my mid-twenties when I realized just how important preserving your story is to your loved ones. My grandmother passed away suddenly, and I realized what was not already committed to my or my family’s memory was lost. A few years prior I had purchased a […]
Blessings
By Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Working as an Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors, I notice how my clients and their families often bless me with the most wonderful family stories. I am truly honored to meet these gracious people and share in their rich family history. Recently, a family member named Shirley Taylor […]
Wild Rice Casserole
By Lori S. Here is a recipe that was handed down from my grandma, Doris Ahmoy Goyke. She would be 101 years old now, and I miss her every day. This is a picture of her in the mid-’80s. After she retired, at 58 as a retail clerk, she spent the majority of her days […]
SOS
By Claudine W My Mother-in-law Joan gave me this recipe at my bridal shower. It has been my husband’s favorite comfort food since he was a kid and I have continued making it for him for the past 20+ years. 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup flour Dash of pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 […]
Mom’s (Dottie) Ham Loaf
To honor her dear mother, our friend Kristine and her 5 siblings compiled Dottie’s Family Recipes. Her name is Dorothy “Dottie” Dyer. The recipe book includes Dottie’s favorite recipes, and favorite recipes from several members of the family. Kristine shared that Dottie is an Oregon girl, from Corvallis. She met her husband at Oregon State […]
True to the Blue
By Lois Jasmer, Director of Business Development at Concierge Care Advisors This week I was honored with the opportunity to accompany some very special seniors to a Mariners game. The experience reminded me just how true the saying “you can’t judge a book by its cover” really is. Most young folks and even a lot […]
The Upside of Downsizing – Special Memories to Cherish
By Maria Myers There comes a time when we are downsizing the accumulation of “stuff” in our lives. We could be moving from a house to an apartment. Or like me, going through your parent’s belongings after one or both have passed away. My parents were both collectors of stuff and the basement of my […]
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Gift Giving – The Gift of Time
By Lisa Devlin When it comes to holidays and special occasions, it can be a challenge to find something thoughtful for the seniors in your life. What can I get them? They already have everything they need, and I don’t want to give them something else that to will have to take care of or […]