By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Navigating Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Homes: Key Differences and How to Choose the Right Option Over the past six months, nursing homes have been in the spotlight, from early COVID-19 outbreaks to the closure of prominent facilities. In this article, we’ll clarify the key differences between skilled […]
When Is The Time To Move Into a Home With Care?
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor When Is the Right Time to Move a Loved One to Senior Living? Every day, I meet with families facing difficult decisions about senior care—usually prompted by a health emergency or sudden change in a loved one’s condition. One of the most common questions I hear is: “When […]
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Learning About a Senior Move from Personal Experience
By Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor A Personal Experience: Moving My Mother to Assisted Living Before a Crisis While I’ve helped many families move their parents into Adult Family Homes, Memory Care, or Assisted Living, I hadn’t experienced the process personally—until recently. My sisters and I had been discussing the idea of moving our […]
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Harmony in Transition to Senior Living
By Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Helping a Loved One Transition to Assisted Living or an Adult Family Home: A Guide for Families Moving to an Assisted Living Facility or Adult Family Home is a major life transition for seniors. Change is never easy—especially for someone who has lived independently for years, making their […]
How to Find the Perfect Adult Family Home
By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor How Concierge Care Advisors Helped a Daughter Find the Perfect Adult Family Home for Her Mom Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a woman whose mother had moved into an adult family home just a few months earlier. On the surface, everything about the home seemed […]
Taking the First Step to Move into a Senior Community Home
By Erin Kershaw, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Moving a Parent to Assisted Living: Making the Process Easier for Everyone The thought of leaving a home you’ve lived in for years can feel overwhelming—even paralyzing. If possible, the conversation about senior living options should begin as soon as you recognize signs that Mom or Dad is […]
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Benefits of Respite Care
By Tara Geraci, Certified Concierge Care Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors The Benefits of Respite Care: Flexible Solutions for Seniors and Caregivers I often work with families seeking temporary care for their loved ones, and respite care can be the perfect solution for various situations. Whether a senior needs recovery support, a trial stay, or […]
Seattle Snowmageddon- Senior Winter Storm Preparedness
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Senior Winter Storm Preparedness: Ensuring Safety Before It’s Too Late As winter storms roll in, we’re all tuned into weather reports reminding us to stock up on food, water, and emergency supplies, avoid using generators indoors due to carbon monoxide risks, clear snow and ice from driveways, and […]
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Don’t Judge An Adult Family Home By Its Exterior
By Erin Kershaw, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors The Real Value of Adult Family Homes: It’s About the Care, Not the Curb Appeal Choosing an Adult Family Home (AFH) for your loved one can be overwhelming. Families often feel stress and pressure to find a place that not only feels right but looks […]
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Explore Senior Housing Options When It’s Time for a Transition
Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services Exploring Senior Living Options: Finding the Best Fit for Your Needs Many seniors prefer to stay in their homes as they age, drawn to the sense of security and familiarity it provides. However, living alone—or with family members who work—can lead to loneliness, isolation, and even safety risks. Fortunately, […]
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