By Donna Mischke, Director of Family Services at Concierge Care Advisors My senior mother-in-law recently moved into a retirement community. It was not an easy transition for the family. She was moving out of a home she had resided in for 41 years. There were a lot of memories, family reunions, holidays and special moments […]
Helping Seniors Move Out of the Status Quo
By Sylvana Rinehart, Certified Senior Concierge Care Advisor As a team member of Concierge Care Advisors, I am periodically invited to share stories with our readers. I like to share what is prevalent on my mind in dealing with my senior clients who have become an integral part of my life, as they share their […]
Seniors Face the Fear of the Unknown with Assisted Living Communities
By Brenda Deschner, Certified Senior Advisor at Concierge Care Advisors As we go through life the one thing that seems to be consistent is change. As we age, we become less comfortable with it and we like to live in our own routine world. Imagine now that you are aging, your body is failing you […]
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AnswersForElders.com was created by an adult family caregiver walking the same path, caring for her mom. Because she found on-line resources so limited, she created an on-line community that will support you on your journey. They are a resource portal of answers that you need most, not only to learn what the issues are that […]
Tips for a Comfortable Move to Assisted Living
By Erin Kershaw The thought of leaving a home that you have lived in for years can be overwhelming and even paralyzing. If it is possible, the dialogue should start as soon as you recognize signs that Mom or Dad is “slowing down” or that “something is not quite right.” Reassuring your parent(s) that it […]
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6 Ways Assisted Living Boosts Your Productivity
We’ve all been there. We’ve all made a list of things we’ll “get to eventually” and seldom make good on them. They sit idly as an ideal. We don’t even believe we’ll get to them. It’s like a visualization of who we want to be, but won’t ever take the steps to achieve them. Enter […]
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3 Reasons Assisted Living in Everett is the Best Place to Make New Friends
It’s not easy conveying to people what growing older is like. That’s not to say that people don’t listen – plenty listen – but not many can empathize. Friends may move away or pass on and homes that were once filled with children and bustling with activity are now empty and oftentimes in disrepair. It’s […]
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8 Reasons to Move to Assisted Living in Bellevue
To be frank, assisted living in Bellevue is one of the most sought after locations for senior housing. Bellevue, on its own, is highly sought after for its neighborhoods, beautiful parks and culture, but assisted living is usually on the top of every seniors’ list because it provides the most flexibility in regards to independence, […]
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20 Myths about Assisted Living in Seattle
There are a lot of misconceptions about assisted living in Seattle, Washington. For starters, some people aren’t even aware of the term “assisted living” and continue to use the very dated term, “nursing homes”. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of 20 misconceptions about these homes. 1. Loss of Independence This couldn’t be further […]
6 Activities for Parents Suffering Dementia
It’s hard to make a connection with your parent once they’re in the later, more severe, stages of dementia. Many caregivers grow restless, impatient, and even resentful. Becoming the caregiver changes the dynamic between child and parent already, and is enough to put strain on any relationship, no matter how intimate, but that’s all the more reason to change […]