By Vannah Rose Roberto, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Are you coming to a point where you need someone else to do the driving for you or your loved one? Good news! There are multiple options that are available for seniors that are available to take you to and from places at a low cost, whether […]
Seniors (and Families) Coping With Stress and Isolation with Jigsaw Puzzles
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors I remember back when I was young in the cold snowy winters of Western New York State, we would have a card table up with a jigsaw puzzle on it. I would alternate between sitting down for an hour to really focus on it, […]
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Meditation for a Healthy Mind
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Recently I have been experimenting with the art of meditation. For years, I have heard and read how meditating can be beneficial to the body and mind. I didn’t really think it would help or work, although I was very intrigued. Finally, I gave […]
Solitary Activities to Help Combat Isolation
By Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Although we are well aware that isolation for seniors is detrimental and can negatively impact physical and mental health, the current situation due to Coronavirus has left many of us feeling helpless while our parents, friends, or loved ones have to isolate in order to remain safe. Here […]
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Activities to Do With Your Senior Loved One
By Amanda Cassman, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Have you ever found yourself wondering what to do with your senior loved one that they would enjoy? You are not alone! When caring for your loved one, you have a million things running through your head to always making sure they have all their care needs met. […]
Benefits of Exercising for Aging Adults
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors We have all heard it over and over…. exercise is good for you! But according to the Centers for Disease Control, only around 30% of adults aged 65 to 74 are physically active. As we age many factors will determine how much we exercise. […]
Summer Travels with Seniors
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Traveling is fun and exciting. Summer is usually the perfect time to experience adventures but can be stressful for the most seasoned of travelers. As we age, we may not adapt as well as when we were younger. Being prepared and planning is the […]
Engaging with Seniors Who Are Hard of Hearing
By Brian Erickson, Director of Marketing, Concierge Care Advisors I am lucky in that my last living grandparent, my Grandmother, lives with my parents in their home (and in my hometown) of Puyallup, WA. My Grandmother is a remarkable woman, having raised four children while working full time, during a time when not a lot […]
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Senior Cognitive Stimulation is Important
By Mary Cordova, EVP Business Development at Concierge Care Advisor Ever wonder why our ears seem to get bigger as we age? It’s because our heads are shrinking! Seriously though, we do lose memory as we get older. A few years ago, I remember reading an article explaining that there are ways to outwit or […]
Fall, Food and Fun in the Northwest
By Nori Patnode, CCA Certified Summer is gorgeous in the Northwest and shows off the beauty brought on by months of grey skies and rain; however, fall is my favorite season. Thank goodness fall is so spectacular so that we don’t have to mourn the end of summer here! Why do I love fall? One […]