By Bebie Rantalla, BSN, Certified Concierge Care Advisor As a mom of a child diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, with an elder mother in-law, and having family members with underlying conditions while working in the medical field for over 18 years, it was a straight answer – Yes! It was essential for me to […]
Overcoming Covid-19 and Social Isolation
By Vannah Rose Roberto, Certified Concierge Care Advisor As covid-19 continues well into 2022, we have seen how detrimental self-isolation can be for seniors at home and how mental and physical functions play a huge part for high-risk seniors. Social interaction is of great importance to seniors. It increases their physical and cognitive functions which […]
Things to Consider About Moving a Senior During The COVID-19 Pandemic
By Shelby Thompson, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Moving a parent or a loved one to an assisted living, memory care community, or an adult family home is a very emotional and stressful process, made even more so by the pandemic. Following is some information to keep in mind during this transition. Many communities instituted a […]
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Do You Have Post-Vaccination Stress?
By Julie Hvitfeldtsen, Certified Concierge Care Advisor About half of Americans say they feel uneasy about adjusting to in-person interaction once the pandemic ends, even after receiving the vaccinations. I was shopping at Safeway this week when I noticed a sign on their entry door, saying that masks are no longer required, if the shopper […]
CDC Recommendations for Celebrating Thanksgiving During a Pandemic
By Caryn Tadema, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking families to keep COVID-19 precautions in mind when celebrating Thanksgiving this year. To help avoid the spread of coronavirus Families should assess the health risks of those they plan to celebrate with and consider activities that would suit the […]
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The Many Benefits of a Transitional Move During Unpredictable Times
By Mary Cordova, Executive V.P. of Business Development at Concierge Care Advisors Are you concerned about moving yourself or a loved one into an Assisted Living Community, or an Adult Family home? If so, I’d like to provide you with some information, and from the perspective of a professional in the industry. You should know: […]
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The Human Spirit
By Rose Fabrick, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The strength of the human spirit has been amazing to witness through this COVID-19 pandemic. Although it has been a disruption on our work and personal lives, I have witnessed repeatedly how my fellow humans have rallied together to help each other, and to express kindness and love […]
Clean Your Phones and Credit Cards
By Monika Kaloyanova, Executive Coordinator at Concierge Care Advisors It is not only important to clean your hands, but also to clean your electronic devices to protect you from coronavirus and other diseases. Phones and cash are two large culprits for easily spreading communicable disease. As it relates to money, many people use credit cards […]
Coronavirus Response Update | Keeping Seniors Safe
(download a PDF version of this letter) Concierge Care Advisors (CCA) is committed to helping seniors find the most appropriate senior care. Whether you seek post-acute care after discharge from the hospital or simply need a little help at home, we’re focused on advocating for seniors and their families. That’s why we’ve launched our Coronavirus Rapid Response […]
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Partial Government Shutdown and How It Is Affecting Services Seniors Rely On
By Brian Erickson, Director of Marketing The current partial shutdown of the United States government has affected many government employees, offices and services, and for seniors and their advocates, this may cause concern regarding services seniors rely on. This partial shutdown is affecting nine departments; the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, Interior, Justice, State, […]
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