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Helping Decision Making by Alzheimer’s and Dementia Victims

May 18th, 2012

Don't expect a good outcome when the wrong person is in charge
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Educating Health Care Providers About Long Term Care

May 15th, 2012

We don't just work with seniors and families, we teach medical professionals about long term care
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Just a Thought from a Mom on Mothers’ Day

May 14th, 2012

A mom who helps families with their moms
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Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

May 7th, 2012

More than 500,000 people suffer from this often misdiagnosed condition, which creates treatment and family challenges .
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Friendly Fred Makes the Transition to Assisted Living in Spokane

April 23rd, 2012

Fred's wanted to live at home, but his health needs created a dangerous situation.
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How Do We know?

April 18th, 2012

Steps to identify when a loved one needs more help - or to move into a higher level of care
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To the Rescue: When Need for Care Exceeds Finances

April 12th, 2012

Finances have nearly run out, but the need for mom's care is high. Concierge Care Advisors carefully match options for a perfect result.
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“Boarding with my wife”

March 28th, 2012

Long term care solutions when one spouse needs care but the other needs companionship
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Bedridden with depression from Dementia

March 26th, 2012

When the setting is imperfect, or no longer appropriate, we help
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Finding Fabulous Outcome in Normandy Park

March 6th, 2012

Living alone created dangerous health issues that our Concierge Care Advisor helped correct
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Getting it right the first time in Portland area

March 6th, 2012

Thinking long term for care needs and financial situations enables getting the right place the first time
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Financial Abuse in the Family

March 5th, 2012

Unfortunately, most elder abuse occurs within the family, in the form of financial exploitation.
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Foresight Protects Families

March 5th, 2012

Pre-planning avoids crisis decision-making
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When Assisted Living No Longer Fits

March 5th, 2012

Finding the best fit in long term care is best done with our experts guiding you
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In Memory of Betty, Boise Idaho 2012

February 27th, 2012

By Corinne Teigen, COTA, Concierge Care Senior Advisor
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Larger Lady finds Assisted Living in Spokane

February 27th, 2012

Marcia Martinson, Concierge Care Senior Advisor
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Comfortable Care for High Acuity Gentleman in Snohomish

February 27th, 2012

By Wendy Krause, LMP, NAC
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My New Neighbor My New Friend: Part 1 – Camano Island, WA

February 22nd, 2012

Barb Baggenstos, RN CCM
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Proactive in her Disease

February 22nd, 2012

By Vikki Hubbard, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Senior Concierge Advisor, HIPAA & CCA Certified
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My New Neighbor My New Friend: Part 2 – The Atrium of my Heart

February 22nd, 2012

Barb Baggenstos, RN CCM, Senior Advisor, Concierge Care Advisors
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Success Despite Severe Dementia

February 17th, 2012

By Marcia Martinson
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The Decision

February 17th, 2012

By Barb Baggenstos 1-29-12
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Unexpected Gift(s)

February 17th, 2012

By Vikki Hubbard
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Last Minute Respite Care in Spokane

February 9th, 2012

By Marcia Martinson, Senior Advisor
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Staying in Touch: Another cup of tea

February 9th, 2012

By Barb Baggenstos, RN, CCM; Senior Advisor
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We are Taking Care of Charles

February 9th, 2012

Barb Baggenstos – 1-19-12
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When Professionalism and Patience in the Senior Housing Community really makes a difference

February 4th, 2012

By Shellie Gehring
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The Truth Always Prevails

February 4th, 2012

By Corinne Teigen, Senior Advisor for Idaho
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A Hero Amoung Us

January 23rd, 2012

A Hero Amoung Us
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Boise Idaho brings another one home, by Corinne Teigen, CCA Senior Advisor for Idaho

January 22nd, 2012

When a resident has to leave his own home it is heartbreaking. But when you place him into a facility that is as good as Country Time Home Assisted Living Center in Star Idaho, you can only expect the best results.
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Staying in Touch: Another cup of tea

January 17th, 2012

Staying in Touch
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Independence in Everett, WA, by Wendy Krause, LMT, CNA

January 16th, 2012

From independence to malnutrition: living alone complicates quality living
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January 16, 2012 in Everett, WA, by Wendy Krause, LMT, CNA

January 16th, 2012

Senior Advisor aids Veteran to solidify financial footing for quality assisted living
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January 16, 2012 in Snohomish, WA, by Wendy Krause, LMT, CNA

January 16th, 2012

Guardian for geriatric lady glories in German-speaking Adult Family Home
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January 16, 2012 in Everett, WA, by Wendy Krause, LMT, CNA

January 16th, 2012

Patient needing urgent placement, son relieved for help with discharged mom
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January 16, 2012 in Everett, WA, by Wendy Krause, LMT, CNA

January 16th, 2012

Swift success in Silver Lake!
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Facing the Challenge of Finding Adult Home Care with Grace and Positivity

January 4th, 2012

On seeing the return address on the envelope, I was grateful it wasn’t a bill but puzzled by the name. Mary sent a note following her Christmas card and our two day search for an adult home care facility. This is a good sign for the New Year. I often hope that when I am 83 years old I can be like Mary: healthy, fit, adventurous, and madly in love with her husband of forty years.
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Hot Apple Pie Just for Mom: The Little Joys that Come with the Right Senior Care Provider

January 4th, 2012

Two years ago a loving daughter who was moving out of state placed her mom in a senior care facility. For two years her mom got along great, then things started to change. She became more and more forgetful, and she felt people were stealing from her. She started to hide everything from the "thief," including the keys to her apartment at the facility for assisted living for seniors, and was constantly locking herself out. The dreaded phone call came: "Your mom cannot live here alone any longer, and she has to move."
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Spokane Senior Living Facilities: Not Just for Seniors

December 14th, 2011

Last Saturday evening I received a call from my corporate office, Concierge Care Advisors, informing me of a patient at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane who needed my help. Typically we place vulnerable adults, mostly seniors, in Spokane into senior living facilities that meet their needs. This referral would prove to be different from our other clients who need senior care in Spokane, WA.
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Providing Families in Bellevue with Adult Home Care that Offers Peace of Mind this Holiday Season

December 7th, 2011

Today’s blog is a tribute to Laura Nencetti, a Bellevue adult home care provider at Capability Homecare. 410 Bellevue Way SE Bellevue, WA 98004
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Concierge Care Advisors: Helping Families Find Washington Senior Housing Facilities Against All Odds

December 7th, 2011

A 92-year old man was discharged from a Washington senior housing facility due to a need for a higher level of care. The chief objective complaint was his wandering behavior and resistance to receiving help with personal care. Both troubles stemmed from his developing dementia.
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Two Seniors, One Senior Advisor, Iron “Deficiencies,” and Visit to a Lynnwood Adult Care Center

November 23rd, 2011

It’s my favorite time of the day and one of the most interesting and meaningful aspects of my job as a Senior Care Advisor with Concierge Care Advisors. This story starts in Lynnwood, where I found an adult care provider for one of my clients.
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Assisted Living – Senior Living

November 7th, 2011

Although today’s consumers are certainly looking for choices and value at assisted living and retirement facilities, there’s no question that satisfying basic needs is still of paramount importance.
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Senior Living – Assisted Living

October 31st, 2011

Survey Results: No More Arts and Crafts in Senior Living Communities
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Senior Living Communities – Assisted Living Communities

October 27th, 2011

Many considering senior living communities take the activities and amenities into consideration when finding a new home. To find excellent choices, visit ConciergeCareAdvisors.com
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Senior Survey - No more Arts & Crafts!

October 7th, 2011

Baby boomers aren’t looking for arts and crafts classes at assisted living facilities...
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Senior Seeks Assisted Living Center Close to Shopping in Northwest Seattle

October 6th, 2011

Our senior was still able to live independently in her own home, but with her children grown and her husband gone, she no longer wanted the responsibility of caring for a single-family home, with its maintenance and daily upkeep.
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Concierge Care Advisors Helps Seattle Senior Couple Find Assisted Living Community

October 5th, 2011

At Concierge Care Advisors, our top priority is to make transitions as seamless as possible.
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Active Senior Seeks Independent Senior Housing in Seattle

October 4th, 2011

Our senior was still in good health, but to better enjoy her retirement years, she wanted to find an active, independent senior housing community that would allow her to remain connected to her social network in Seattle
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Adult Family Home Provides Senior in Seattle a Nice Environment

October 3rd, 2011

A senior in Seattle was finding it increasingly hard to live alone
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Senior With Dementia Seeks Adult Family Home in Seattle

October 2nd, 2011

Our senior needed to find an adult family home care center in Seattle that could provide a secure, home-like environment
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Adult Family Home With 24-Hour Care in Seattle Sought for Senior in Early Stages of Dementia

October 1st, 2011

A senior in the beginning stages of dementia wanted to find an adult family home in Seattle that could provide him with a safe, secure environment.
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Merrill Garden’s Senior Housing Center Provides Happiness for Seattle Woman

September 30th, 2011

Often people hesitate before moving into senior housing because they are afraid that they will have to sacrifice their freedom or give up something that they love
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Seattle Senior Finds the Right Retirement Community to Meet His Needs

September 29th, 2011

A senior living in the Seattle area came to our Concierge Care Advisors agency because he wanted to find a retirement community to move to.
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Senior Citizen Couple Find a Home at an Assisted Living Center in Shoreline

September 28th, 2011

An 89-year-old man along with his 93-year-old wife celebrated their 63rd anniversary
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Senior Seeks Adult Family Home in Lynnwood for One-On-One Care

September 27th, 2011

A 98-year-old man living in an assisted living center found the center was no longer able to handle his growing care needs
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Ideal Adult Family Home Found for Lynnwood Senior With Dementia

September 26th, 2011

When an 80-year-old senior began to show signs of dementia, his family decided to place in him a memory care center suited to his needs
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Senior Needs Assisted Living, Memory Care Center in Shoreline

September 25th, 2011

The family of an 89-year-old woman came to us with concerns their mother's independent living apartment was no longer the best senior living choice for her
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Affordable Memory Care in Assisted Living Center Near Wife Found for Frail Edmonds Senior

September 24th, 2011

Our 95 year old senior and his 90 year old wife were no longer able to mange each other's mental and medical conditions without help
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Ideal Adult Family Home in Edmonds Found for Senior With Diabetes

September 23rd, 2011

When an 88-year-old Edmonds woman began to struggle with diabetes, she decided to live in an assisted living center to get help with daily activities, such as cooking and cleaning
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Assisted Living Center in Edmonds Found for Senior with Cancer

September 22nd, 2011

A 74-year old woman who had been diagnosed with cancer and looking for an assisted living center that she could move to that would meet her needs
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Couple With Ambulatory Problems Seeks Assisted Living Center in Lynnwood

September 21st, 2011

Our senior couple sought our agency services to find an assisted living center in Lynnwood when it became too difficult to get around their home.
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Senior Seeks Assisted Living Center for Friendships, Socialization in Lynnwood

September 20th, 2011

Our senior was 80 years old when she contacted us for help finding an assisted living center in Lynnwood
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Senior Seeks Assisted Living Center for Safety and Security in Lynnwood

September 19th, 2011

At 86 years old, our senior was faring well on his own but he was worried about the risk of falling in his home.
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Concierge Care Advisors Successfully Match a Senior with an Assisted Living Center in Bothell, WA

September 18th, 2011

Recently, a 72-year-old senior and her family contacted our agency
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Edmonds Senior With Dementia Finds Assisted Living With Specialized Memory Care

September 17th, 2011

After an 83-year-old Edmonds woman lost her husband, she decided to live at home independently.
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Couple Seeks Retirement Community in Lynnwood for More Time to Enjoy Their Golden Years

September 16th, 2011

An active senior couple in their 70s came to us looking for a retirement community in the Lynnwood area.
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Assisted Living Community in Lynnwood Sought for Couple With Memory Loss, Ambulatory Issues

September 15th, 2011

A senior couple came to us looking to find an assisted living community
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Memory Care Services Found From Concierge Care for Shoreline Senior

September 14th, 2011

When an 88-year-old senior began to become disoriented due to his dementia, his wife quickly became overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for him
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Senior Finds Center in Shoreline that Provides Needed Memory Care Services

September 13th, 2011

An 82-year old senior living in Bellevue and her children contacted our Concierge Care Advisor agency for help in locating the right assisted living center.
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Senior With Dementia Seeks Affordable Assisted Living Center in Renton

September 12th, 2011

The caregiver for a senior with dementia came to us for help determining what type of senior housing would be best for him
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Adult Family Home in Federal Way Perfect Match for Senior Seeking Companionship

September 11th, 2011

Our senior lived in her Federal Way home for decades, raising her family and enjoying both the neighborhood and the neighbors
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Lively Assisted Living Center Sought for Active Senior in Renton

September 10th, 2011

We recently received a visit at our agency from a senior and his family looking for an assisted living center in Renton, Washington
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Family Seeks Memory Care Center in Kent for Mother with Advanced Dementia

September 9th, 2011

The family of a woman in the advanced stages of dementia came to us for help selecting a memory care center that could meet their mother's growing care needs
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Concierge Care Advisors Helps Auburn Senior With Alzheimer’s Find The Perfect Adult Family Home

September 8th, 2011

When an Auburn senior's health began to deteriorate due to multiple causes, including diabetes, his children tried to take care of him for as long as they could.
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Assisted Living Center in Federal Way Needed for Senior Recovering From Stroke

September 7th, 2011

After suffering from a mild stroke, our senior needed to find a center that could provide her with a luxurious environment for her recovery and recuperation
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Senior Seeks Affordable Retirement Community in Renton

September 6th, 2011

Our senior had kept much of his independence but he had grown tired of the day-to-day chores and upkeep at his home
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A Renton Retirement Community was a Great Move for Senior

September 5th, 2011

A senior in Renton recently became a widower. His late wife was a hard worker and cooked every meal for him
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Assisted Living Center in Renton Needed for Senior Couple Coping With Dementia

September 4th, 2011

Our couple came to us looking for a home that offered great social activities and a variety of residents to socialize with
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Senior Seeks Assisted Living Center With Memory Care Services in Tacoma

September 3rd, 2011

The family of a senior living with dementia wanted to find their mother a luxurious assisted living center that was convenient to the Tacoma area
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Senior Seeks Retirement Community With Assisted Living Services in Renton for Continuity in Care

September 2nd, 2011

While still able to be very independent in her daily life, a senior came to us understanding there would be a time she would need help with daily tasks
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Adult Family Home Sought for Senior Recovering From Stroke in Federal Way

September 1st, 2011

Our senior came to us after suffering from a stroke that left her unable to care for herself in her own home
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Assisted Living Center Makes Life Easier for Disabled Senior in Seattle

September 1st, 2011

A disabled senior in Seattle was a widower
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Normandy Park Senior Searches for Assisted Living Center with Memory Care Services

August 31st, 2011

A senior from Normandy Park had just been diagnosed with the beginning stages of dementia when she walked in to our Concierge Care Advisors agency
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Stimulating Assisted Living Center Successful Match for Senior in Seattle

August 30th, 2011

Over the period of two years our senior had experienced significant change and loss in her life
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Assisted Living Center Helps Independent Senior in Normandy Park With Meals, Daily Tasks

August 29th, 2011

Our senior had maintained much of his independence, but he was ready to consider an assisted living center for help with his daily meals and to take care of daily chores, like housekeeping and laundry
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Family Seeks Loving Adult Family Home for Mother in Seattle

August 28th, 2011

The family of a senior in the advanced stage of dementia needed to find a senior living center for their mother in the Seattle area
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Senior Couple Seeks Retirement Community in Seattle for Social Life, Security

August 27th, 2011

A senior couple came to us for referrals for a retirement community in the Seattle area
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Perfect Assisted Living Center Found to Meet the Needs of a Seattle Senior

August 26th, 2011

A senior from Seattle contacted our Concierge Care Advisors agency because she wanted help finding the right assisted living center
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Seattle Senior Found Fun at Affordable Senior Housing Center

August 25th, 2011

Our senior had grown weary of attending to her yard upkeep and home maintenance
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Senior Seeks Assisted Living Center for Continuum of Care in Seattle

August 24th, 2011

A senior wanted to downsize from her current home to a smaller, easier to maintain residence
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Secure Adult Family Home Meets the Needs of Senior with Advanced Dementia in Seattle

August 23rd, 2011

Our senior was in the advanced stages of dementia, a degenerative neurological disease that has affected not only his memory but his behavior and personality
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Senior In Advanced Stages of Dementia Seeks Memory Care Center in Shoreline With 24-Hour Assistance

August 22nd, 2011

Our senior had been living with dementia for some time, but as his condition progressed, his family was finding it difficult to provide adequate care in his home.
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Active Senior Seeks Independent Senior Housing in Seattle

August 21st, 2011

Our senior was still in good health, but to better enjoy her retirement years, she wanted to find an active, independent senior housing community that would allow her to remain connected to her social network in Seattle.
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Senior Seeks Assisted Living Community in Des Moines to Age In Place

August 20th, 2011

Our senior came to Concierge Care Advisors seeking an Assisted Living community.
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Senior Seeks Memory Care Center in Normandy Park

August 19th, 2011

A senior in the beginning stages of dementia came to Concierge Care Advisors agency for help selecting a memory care center in Normandy Park that could provide her with an assisted living atmosphere now.
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Senior Needs Affordable Senior Housing in Seattle

August 18th, 2011

A senior was seeking senior housing in the Seattle area. He needed to find an affordable center because he was on a fixed income.
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Senior Wants Retirement Community Close to Family in Renton

August 17th, 2011

Our senior came to us as she was looking to downsize from her home and move to a retirement community.
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Senior Seeks Dementia Care, Skilled Nursing in Federal Way

August 16th, 2011

Our senior had dementia and had also recently suffered from a stroke.
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West Seattle Senior Locates Ideal Retirement Community With Help From Concierge Care Advisors

August 15th, 2011

Recently, a 74 years-young senior contacted our agency, Concierge Care Advisors, seeking help in locating the best retirement community for her needs.
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