By Jenny Austin-Krzemien, Certified Concierge Care Advisor I recently spent time with a person who had been suffering from vertigo, which is a sensation where you feel like you are moving, spinning, or generally off balance. Many years ago, during a workout session, I had an acute onset of vertigo, and I could not walk […]
Dental Care for Seniors & Medicare Dental Coverage
By Jenny Austin-Krzemien, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Medicare and Dental Care: What Seniors Need to Know About Coverage Gap My parents have had so many dental issues since they retired, and it is appalling how much they have had to pay for their care. I was shocked to find out that Medicare dental coverage does […]
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Finding the Sweet Spot in Savoring Our Daily Cup of Joe
By Kelsey Jochum, BSW, Certified Concierge Care Advisor If you’re like most adults, savoring your favorite caffeinated beverage is likely an integral part of your morning routine. Especially on a workday morning, you might relate to feeling like your daily cup of coffee or tea gives you that extra jolt of mental alertness or readiness […]
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Hot Weather Safety for Seniors
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses Unusually hot weather can be uncomfortable for many, but for seniors, it can pose serious health risks. Many homes in the Pacific Northwest still lack air conditioning, making heatwaves particularly dangerous for older adults. According to the CDC, seniors […]
World Parkinson’s Day
By Vannah Rose Roberto, Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Supporting Seniors in Every Step April brings the promise of spring, a season of renewal and growth, as well as important healthcare observances. Among these, World Parkinson’s Disease Day on April 11th shines a spotlight on Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a condition that […]
Falls Can Be Catastrophic for Seniors Taking Blood Thinners
Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The Importance of Fall Prevention for Seniors on Blood Thinners Over the past 25 years working with seniors, I have witnessed the significant impact of blood thinner medications like Warfarin, Coumadin, Eliquis, and others. These medications are often prescribed to prevent or treat conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) […]
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Helping Seniors Prevent Falls in Their Home
Brenda Deshner, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors Falls are the leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and over. And while the risk of falls increases as you age, the tips below are applicable to all of us! Remove all throw rugs and keep walkways free of clutter Keep an eye out […]
Free Senior Living Assessments Prevent Falls
Not everyone needs to move into senior housing and many want to maintain their independence for as long as possible. If your elder is one of those people (who isn’t), then you should take advantage of our free senior living assessment to help prevent falls and other household hazards for seniors. In this case, when […]
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