By Bobbie Holz, Certified Concierge Care Advisor As I spend a lot of time in and out of healthcare facilities and hospitals, I notice the flu is hitting the Pacific North West pretty hard. With flu season here I think it’s important to protect yourself from becoming ill. The flu or influenza is a contagious […]
When a Hospital Stay Isn’t – Admission vs. Observation
By Caryn Tadema, Certified Concierge Care Advisor George was 90 years old. He had been a client of mine for 7 years. We became so close that when he had to leave the assisted living community he had lived at for 7 years, we moved him into our home. He was getting ready for bed […]
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Bathroom Safety for Seniors
By Erin Denstaedt, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The bathroom can be the most dangerous room in the house for seniors. Countless slips and falls occur in the bathroom, causing a difficult (and sometimes embarrassing) situation for families. Because so many falls occur in the bathroom, we highly encourage our clients and their caregivers to take […]
Hospice and Palliative Care Defined
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Hospice is quite often an initial challenge for many of us. On a recent phone call with a concerned adult granddaughter, she said that the doctor at the hospital mentioned hospice and that no one in the family is ready to accept this terminal diagnosis. In talking things […]
Putting Fears to Rest
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor You wake up and go to work, just like any other Monday, when you get a call that your mother is in the hospital. Fear, anxiety and panic overwhelm you. When my client’s son got to the hospital, I was there waiting for him. His mother has been […]
Garden Walks Can Be Therapeutic to Memory Loss
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors As I have written here before, I am a gardener. Whether it was at my previous home with both large vegetable and flower gardens, or at my current apartment patio and volunteer opportunities at a local farm. I have always felt better after even […]
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Harmony in Transition to Senior Living
By Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Moving to an Assisted Living Facility or an Adult Family Home is a major transition for a senior. Change can be intimidating for anyone, but especially for someone who has lived their life independently and for the most part has felt in charge of their destiny. Staying open […]
When Is The Right Time To Give Up The Family Pet?
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Concierge Care Advisor I have a dog and a cat and I love having a pet in my home. I waited four years to get new pets for my home because I was not sure what my life would be like, or my work schedule. I understand how a […]
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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 […]
Understanding Little Known Move-In Costs; Assisted Livings and Adult Family Homes
Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor There are a large number of factors that go into a move and it’s understandable that families focus on several important factors when choosing a place for their loved one; appearance, feel and patient care. The order may vary but they remain of paramount importance, in addition to the […]
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