It wasn’t long ago that a Seattle senior and his son came to the Concierge Care Advisors looking for Assisted Living. They had done some moderate research and understood that Assisted Living provided minor- to moderate care for elderly persons. Their biggest concern wasn’t if the elder would receive enough care, but if there were […]
A Stroke of Bad Luck: Rehabilitative Care in Assisted Living
“The day had started out so well.” Rita, 72, had taken her morning walk with Patches, her Boston Terrier. The sun was out and a light breeze reminded her that she was heading into the eve of summer. Later, when she went down to the local farmer’s market, she sampled the various jams. As she […]
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Finding Assisted Living with Memory Care
In 2012, we were approached by a family whose senior was suffering from dementia. They had not taken all the tests to determine the cause of her dementia, but it was evident that it was a problem. Fortunately, the senior’s mind had not debilitated very far. She was still capable of taking care of herself […]
When Opportunity Knocks, Answer: Senior Living Expectations
By: Heather Souve We know how you feel about senior living; the stereotypes people think of and the general perception of “nursing homes.” Senior living homes are a place people want to avoid – or avoid thinking about. Unfortunately, it is that mentality that leads so many seniors and their families to a crisis state. […]
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Back on Track! Re-righting Wheelchairs
There are innumerable ways to live a healthy life, but the two caveats to longevity are proper diet and regular exercise. There’s a third that can come across as a bit wishy-washy, despite the research to back it up and that’s living stress-free. With those three in mind, if your elder is confined to a […]
