By Marta Street, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Caregiver Burnout is Real: How to Practice Self-Care Before It’s Too Late Many of my clients come to me overwhelmed, tired, and dangerously close to burnout. One of the first questions I always ask is: “What are you doing for yourself?” The answer is almost always the same: […]
The Benefits of Gardening
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors I spent the weekend pulling weeds and planting some flowers and a few vegetables. I generally do not do a lot of gardening, but I will say I always enjoy the small amount that I do. As it turns out there is actually a […]
Relieving Stress for a Family
Shalane Farrell, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors I have worked with many clients in the senior living industry, and some just warm my heart and stay in my mind. I was readying for a vacation to Mexico for the holidays when I received a phone call from a senior woman. She explained to […]
Let Us Handle the Stress of a Move
By Shalane Farrell, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors I recently received a phone call from a frantic son who needed help finding a home for his father. There were a few logistics we had to handle. For example, his father was living in San Diego and had just lost his wife of 64 […]
5 Ways to Relieve Family Caregiver Stress
Practical Tips to Stay Healthy and Balanced While Caring for a Loved One Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be both rewarding and overwhelming. As seniors age, their physical health may decline, and the role of family caregivers often expands to include responsibilities that mimic skilled nursing care—without the benefit of formal […]