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As caregivers, the first step to caring for others is caring for oneself, being kind to oneself. Unless our tank is full of loving...
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Lee Erickson
Mar 23, 20234 min read
A Legal Checklist for Family Caregivers in 6 Steps
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...
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Lee Erickson
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Viewing Entertainment
As seniors age and find themselves becoming more sedentary, the television often becomes more central to their daily and/or evening...
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Lee Erickson
Mar 9, 20232 min read
A Concierge, Your Personal Assistant
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...
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Lee Erickson
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Delight your loved one with home-cooked meals.
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...
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Lee Erickson
Feb 23, 20231 min read
Photos and Cards, a walk down memory lane.
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...
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Lee Erickson
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Journaling - Keeping a Daily Log
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...
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Lee Erickson
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Cognition and Creativity
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...
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Lee Erickson
Feb 2, 20232 min read
Decluttering and Downsizing
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,...
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Lee Erickson
Jan 26, 20232 min read
Caring for an Elderly Parent
A painfully poignant and touching short film was recently released and made available for free on YouTube that depicts a woman caring for...
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Lee Erickson
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Isolation Can Increase Risk of Dementia
According to a recent study by John Hopkins researchers, isolated elderly are twenty-eight percent more likely to develop dementia than...
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Lee Erickson
Jan 13, 20234 min read
Home Safety Tips for Seniors
The team of 5 Star Concierge takes the safety of our clients very seriously and work closely with family members to ensure safety...
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Lee Erickson
Jan 5, 20233 min read
New Year Resolutions for Older Adults and Caregivers
Wishing everyone a blessed and healthy New Year! Please share this helpful information with your loved one and caregiving team - and if...
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Lee Erickson
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Downsizing and Holding an Estate Sale
Often an aging loved one needs help re-organizing and/or downsizing in the event they are a surviving partner, disabled in some capacity,...
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Lee Erickson
Nov 3, 20222 min read
Shall I Stay or Shall I Go
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...
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Lee Erickson
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Chair Exercises for Seniors
Movement is essential for our health, circulation, and balance as we age. Unfortunately, many aging adults find themselves becoming...
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Lee Erickson
Oct 20, 20227 min read
The Gift of Conversation
Besides safety, providing companionship is a top priority. Cultivating a relationship with our clients is key to establishing a trusting,...
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Lee Erickson
Oct 13, 20221 min read
Walk to End Alzheimer's 2022
On October 9th, staff members Lindsay, Bill, Lori, Phil and Lee gathered with family and friends at Alton Baker Park in Eugene (OR) to...
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Lee Erickson
Oct 5, 20225 min read
Positive Alzheimer's Clinical Trial of Lecanemab Offers Hope!
"We are living in historic times for Alzheimer’s. The most exciting report of positive results in Alzheimer's disease clinical trials was...
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Lee Erickson
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Making Parent's Home Safer As They Age
As personal assistants to seniors, their safety is our priority. From getting out of bed during the night or first thing in the morning,...
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