By Chelsea Hensley, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor Here’s the scenario: Your loved one signed over power of attorney to you, but made you promise to never put them in a home. You agreed; it didn’t seem like an unreasonable request, after all 90% of seniors are able to do so, seems like pretty good […]
Having “The Talk” About Giving Up Driving
By Jenny Austin-Krzemien, Certified Concierge Care Advisor When my grandmother gave up driving, she did it on her terms. We never had to stage an intervention, disable her car or threaten to take her keys. She recognized that driving was becoming more difficult, pumping gas was more challenging than it used to be, and maintaining […]
Meow! Woof Woof!
By Sally Maddox, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The impact of animals in our lives is immeasurable. The importance of that companionship to seniors is invaluable. Keeping the constant that has been present for years can make for happier transitions and a better quality of life. For seniors leaving their homes with the chaos of change, […]
Is Now The Right Time for Assisted Living?
By Marta Street, Certified Concierge Care Advisor We have learned a lot about the side effects of isolation and our seniors over the last 2 years. In working with families, this has been incredibly hard for our loved ones, especially for those who have some form of cognitive impairment. Our seniors have declined both physically […]
Companion Care for Seniors
By Shelby Thompson, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Companion care or a companion caregiver provides extra help for seniors who are mostly healthy but would benefit from extra socialization or emotional support to boost morale and stay connected with other people. Companions can offer a range of support including assisting with daily household tasks, encouraging and […]
Can You Hear Me? How to Overcome Hearing Loss in Your Loved One
By Jenny Austin-Krzemien, Certified Concierge Care Advisor I first started noticing that my dad was hard of hearing several years ago. It took a few clues to put it together. One time at a family function with many aunts, uncles, and cousins in one room I noticed that he was not engaged in conversation with […]
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Taking The Opportunity to Take Note
By Kelsey Jochum, BSW, Certified Concierge Care Advisor If your parents or aging relatives live independently and you are visiting them this holiday season, it might be an opportune time to discreetly check on them and look out for tell-tale signs of changes in their physical, mental, and social health. If you are among those […]
Leaving It Better
“Life is about making an impact, not making an income” Kevin Kruse By Jennifer James, Certified Concierge Care Advisor “Leave it better than you found it” This is a simple goal for which many business professionals strive for, but few achieve. It is an ideal that should ring true in every aspect of our lives, […]
Uhhh…Masks Again?
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors A Washington State advisory board made up from county health officers and health care leaders from UW Medicine, Virginia Mason, Kaiser Permanente Washington, Seattle Children’s, Providence Swedish MultiCare Health System, Franciscan Health, and the Washington state Hospital Association is now recommending we should start […]
Why Working with an Advisor Makes All the Difference
By Gabriella Loya B.A, Certified Concierge Care Advisor When it is time to take the next steps in senior care or housing, it’s important to have someone by your side who can advocate and support you. The world of senior care is filled with wonderful and amazing people who care deeply about people and the […]
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