By Nori Patnode, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Working as an Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors, I notice how my clients and their families often bless me with the most wonderful family stories. I am truly honored to meet these gracious people and share in their rich family history. Recently, a family member named Shirley Taylor […]
Better Health for Successful Aging
By Monika Kaloyanova, Executive Coordinator at Concierge Care Advisors There are many facts about the health of seniors that. Aging is a natural part of life and as we get older, physical changes and almost every organ can affect the health and lifestyle of seniors. There are many diseases and conditions that become more prominent […]
Goals and Resolutions for Seniors in the New Year
By Bobbie Holz, Certified Concierge Care Advisor The beginning of a New Year ahead is the perfect time to refresh and to set some goals for this upcoming year. Every year after the Holidays most people are ready to start the New Year with new resolutions to guide them to accomplish new (or old) goals, […]
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It is Better to Give than Receive
By Roxana Spirlock, Certified Concierge Care Advisor We are at the time of year again where everywhere we go, we see people focused on the art of giving and also the prominent materialism that is now a hallmark of the holidays. This time of year, I always find myself reflecting on my childhood; warm cookies […]
Holiday Survival Strategies for Seniors
By Erin Denstaedt, Certified Concierge Care Advisor We’re heading into that time of the year…the most wonderful, and the most stressful. The holidays are stressful for anyone who has family…but they are equally trying for those who do not have family. Everyone knows that you can’t choose your family, but you have the power to control what […]
I Learned About Dementia the Hard Way
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Concierge Care Advisor About forty years ago my father had a stroke which left him semi paralyzed, wheelchair bound, and unable to read and concentrate. Overnight our lives changed. Being the youngest of four and the only one living in the same country as my parents, I automatically fell into the […]
How to Find the Perfect Adult Family Home
By Lori Stevens, Certified Concierge Care Advisor I recently worked with a woman whose mom had moved into an adult family home just a few months prior. The look of the home was beautiful; brand new furnishings, great location, and friendly caregivers. But every time the daughter came to visit, her mom would say that […]
Loneliness is Dangerous to Your Health
By Donna Mischke Last week I was scrolling through Facebook when I came across a story about a 90-year-old woman who wrote a letter to her neighbor asking if she would be her friend. Apparently, this woman was desperate for some human connection, so she bravely reached out to the neighbor. She said that her […]
A Holiday Gift
By Rose Fabrick, Certified Concierge Care Advisor Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it opens into December, the winter season, the winter solstice, and the December holidays of Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa. Celebrating Thanksgiving reminds me of the blessings I have with my family and friends, and the importance of carrying joy, love and kindness […]
Is It Time For Your Mammogram Upgrade?
By Kathy Finley, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors Is it time for your next mammogram? Which kind should you choose? You mean there is more than one kind? I myself am overdue to have a mammogram done. So, when I saw an article in the Seattle Times about the new 3D mammogram, […]