By Lois Jasmer Senior Loneliness and Its Consequences Loneliness isn’t just an emotional challenge for seniors—it’s a vulnerability that can lead to exploitation and scams. This truth became evident as I worked with Larry (name changed for privacy), a senior widower in his late 70s. After losing his wife and later a partner, Larry’s loneliness […]
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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Understanding The Term “Level of Care” When It Comes To Assisted Living Communities
By Erin Kershaw, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors It often seems that we have a TON of choices when it comes to assisted living communities. In certain cities there is one on every corner. By the time a person decides to consider that setting, they often have several health issues that need to […]
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Assisted Living to an Adult Family Home: When to Move?
By Shalane Farrell, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors Finding the Perfect Adult Family Home: A Family’s Journey to Peace of Mind I recently received a call from a gentleman searching for an Adult Family Home (AFH) for his 93-year-old mother. She had lived in an assisted living community for the past eight years, […]
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Keys to The Future: After Senior Retirement
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Finding Peace of Mind: A Family’s Journey to Senior Living Recently, my senior mother-in-law moved into a retirement community, and the transition wasn’t easy for our family. She had lived in her five-bedroom home for 41 years, creating countless memories—family reunions, holidays, and special […]
Planning for Senior Living- Helping Seniors Move Out of the Status Quo
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor Embracing Change: Overcoming the Challenges of Senior Care Transitions As a Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors, I have the privilege of working closely with seniors and their families during some of the most challenging transitions of their lives. These moments often involve tough decisions—relocating a beloved […]
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Seniors Face the Unknown with Assisted Living Communities
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors Embracing Change: How Assisted Living Can Transform Senior Life Change Is Inevitable—But It Can Lead to New Beginnings Change is one of the few constants in life. As we age, however, change can feel more challenging—we become attached to our routines, homes, and habits. Now, […]
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AnswersForElders.com was created by an adult family caregiver walking the same path, caring for her mom. Because she found on-line resources so limited, she created an on-line community that will support you on your journey. They are a resource portal of answers that you need most, not only to learn what the issues are that […]
Tips for a Comfortable Move to Assisted Living
By Erin Kershaw The thought of leaving a home that you have lived in for years can be overwhelming and even paralyzing. If it is possible, the dialogue should start as soon as you recognize signs that Mom or Dad is “slowing down” or that “something is not quite right.” Reassuring your parent(s) that it […]
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6 Ways Assisted Living Boosts Your Productivity
We’ve all been there. We’ve all made a list of things we’ll “get to eventually” and seldom make good on them. They sit idly as an ideal. We don’t even believe we’ll get to them. It’s like a visualization of who we want to be, but won’t ever take the steps to achieve them. Enter […]
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