By Chelsea Hensley, Certified Concierge Care Advisor I have a friend that uses air tags to keep her kids safe when they go to places like the park or zoo. She loves it; she taught her children that when it makes the “ping” sound, to come find her. They can play and she can see […]
Guardianship FAQ/Importance of Advance Directives
By Shelby Thompson, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor If a senior has dementia and can’t live independently or otherwise cannot manage their finances or make their own health care decisions, they may need Guardianship. This process of appointing a senior a legal guardian is in response to petitions made through the courts. Given this is […]
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World Parkinson’s Day
By Vannah Rose Roberto, Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors The month of April is typically aligned with all around good vibrations as the start of Spring is here. It is also a huge month in the healthcare industry as we celebrate all the many holidays that April has in store for us, such as […]
A Personal, Emotional Story About the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
By Shalane Farrell , CCA Certified On September 23rd, 2018 I was a participant of the Walk to end Alzheimer’s in Redmond, Washington. In my life and career, I have known many people affected by this terrible disease and have lost both senior relatives and family friends. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death […]
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Alzheimer’s Café: a Safe Space for Seniors
By Nori Patnode, Certified Senior Concierge Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors What is an Alzheimer’s Café? It is a nonjudgmental and safe space for seniors who are living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia and their family members, friends, and/or caregivers to go enjoy an afternoon at a local café to socialize with others who are walking […]
Medicare Facing Troubled Future with Alzheimer’s Care Costs
Already Medicare spends one out of every five dollars in its budget on people suffering from Alzheimer’s, but in 2050, predictions estimate that could practically double to one out of every three dollars. One of the things that makes Alzheimers such a costly disease is the fact that it’s a neurodegenerative disease. It progresses slowly […]
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Study Reveals Solanezumab Slows Alzheimer’s Disease
A new research study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference revealed that the use of the antibody solanezumab reduces the number of amyloid protein clumps (plaques) in the brain using human trials. What is the Breakthrough Study with Solanezumab? Eli Lilly (acclaimed pharmaceutical company) has found that solanezumab reduces the plaques that form in […]
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6 Activities for Parents Suffering Dementia
It’s hard to make a connection with your parent once they’re in the later, more severe, stages of dementia. Many caregivers grow restless, impatient, and even resentful. Becoming the caregiver changes the dynamic between child and parent already, and is enough to put strain on any relationship, no matter how intimate, but that’s all the more reason to change […]
The Physical Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is so prominent in America, being the 6th leading cause of death and 5.3 million people suffering – and countless caregivers affected. At this point, many people are familiar with the cognitive symptoms: memory loss, mood swings, inability to speak or recall names and places. However, those mental signs aren’t the most reliable if you have a […]
New Study: Alzheimer’s Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms Develop
Dr. Kumar Rajan, associate professor of internal medicine, and his colleagues at Rush University Medical Center tested over 2,000 seniors (without dementia) for 18 years to determine if there was a pattern among those who develop Alzheimer’s. Based on their sample, the 21% of elders who went on to develop Alzheimer’s had evidence of cognitive […]
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