As caregivers, the first step to caring for others is caring for oneself, being kind to oneself. Unless our tank is full of loving...

AARP: If you're a caregiver, part of your job may be to keep track of your loved one's legal affairs. And you probably know — or are...

As seniors age and find themselves becoming more sedentary, the television often becomes more central to their daily and/or evening...

This is a repost of one of our first posts (2019), as a refresher of what it is we do for our clients at 5 Star Concierge, LLC. It is our...

Our clients often count on us for preparing and serving tasty home-cooked meals; they look forward to it. Most of them rarely leave their...

Are you feeling at a loss what to do and what to talk about when you visit a loved one, especially one who is suffering from some level...

Whether a family member or a hired caregiver, we serve as the eyes and ears for our aging loved one or client. When we spend protracted...

As adults age, and they find their social engagement more limited, it's wonderful when we can help them find ways to feel more alive and...

For those who wish to remain in place with grace as they age, we love helping our clients declutter their homes by helping them sort,...

A painfully poignant and touching short film was recently released and made available for free on YouTube that depicts a woman caring for...

According to a recent study by John Hopkins researchers, isolated elderly are twenty-eight percent more likely to develop dementia than...

The team of 5 Star Concierge takes the safety of our clients very seriously and work closely with family members to ensure safety...

Wishing everyone a blessed and healthy New Year! Please share this helpful information with your loved one and caregiving team - and if...

Often an aging loved one needs help re-organizing and/or downsizing in the event they are a surviving partner, disabled in some capacity,...

As we age, most of us will come face to face later in our life with the dilemma of either finding a way to stay in our home or having to...

Movement is essential for our health, circulation, and balance as we age. Unfortunately, many aging adults find themselves becoming...

Besides safety, providing companionship is a top priority. Cultivating a relationship with our clients is key to establishing a trusting,...

On October 9th, staff members Lindsay, Bill, Lori, Phil and Lee gathered with family and friends at Alton Baker Park in Eugene (OR) to...

"We are living in historic times for Alzheimer’s. The most exciting report of positive results in Alzheimer's disease clinical trials was...

As personal assistants to seniors, their safety is our priority. From getting out of bed during the night or first thing in the morning,...