Remember to stay in communication with your loved ones—and take care of yourself. On February 29, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. Just last Friday, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency amid the global pandemic, and federal officials also moved to stop the majority of nursing home […]
Coronavirus Response Update | Keeping Seniors Safe
(download a PDF version of this letter) Concierge Care Advisors (CCA) is committed to helping seniors find the most appropriate senior care. Whether you seek post-acute care after discharge from the hospital or simply need a little help at home, we’re focused on advocating for seniors and their families. That’s why we’ve launched our Coronavirus Rapid Response […]
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How Technology Can Help Seniors
By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services for Concierge Care Advisors Last week I had to help my mother sort out an auto pay issue with her cable company. She does not own a computer and still prefers to do all transactions over the phone and pay by check via mail. Trying to handle this […]
Protect Vulnerable Seniors During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Concierge Care Advisors (CCA) is committed to helping seniors find the most appropriate senior care. Whether you seek post-acute care after discharge from the hospital or simply need a little help at home, we’re focused on advocating for seniors and their families. That’s why we’ve launched our Coronavirus Rapid Response Team to […]
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Preventable Measures for Spreading Disease – Handwashing
By Mary Cordova, EVP at Concierge Care Advisors “On average, healthcare providers clean their hands less than half of the times they should. On any given day, about one in 31 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection.” (CDC) Handwashing prevents illnesses. There are five steps to washing hands (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry). […]
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Words From an Individual Who Suffers from Hoarding Disorder
By Rose Fabrick, Certified Concierge Care Advisor “I’ve always had trouble throwing things away. Magazines, newspapers, old clothes…What if I need them one day? I don’t want to risk throwing something out that might be valuable. The large piles of stuff in our house keep growing, so it’s difficult to move around and sit or […]
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Dehydration…A Big Risk for Seniors, And Not Just In the Summer
By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Seniors are at such a high risk of serious medical concerns that can arise with dehydration. Some of these signs can happen anytime of the year, not just in the summer. People often experience dizziness, confusion, fatigue, and other symptoms, but attribute it to something else. As we […]
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Learning About a Senior Move from Personal Experience
By Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Although I have helped many families move their parent or parents into an Adult Family Home, Memory Care, or Assisted Living, up until recently I had not experienced this myself. My sisters and I have been considering moving our mother into either an Independent Senior Living or an […]
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Planning….Don’t Put It Off!
By Erin Kershaw, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors A common issue with most of my clients is the fact that they have been blindsided by their loved ones decline and sudden need for care. I hear time and time again that they are unprepared for the decisions that need to be made. No […]
Activities to Do With Your Senior Loved One
By Amanda Cassman, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Have you ever found yourself wondering what to do with your senior loved one that they would enjoy? You are not alone! When caring for your loved one, you have a million things running through your head to always making sure they have all their care needs met. […]