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What Makes Us Unique…
Posted on April 4, 2013 by LaTron Brown in UncategorizedWith the number of home care agencies that provide caregivers it is easy to understand while some might assume that Senior Lifestyle concierge is just another homecare agency! I’ve run into a number of potential clients who mention that they don’t need a “caregiver” which is understandable given to what they are familiar. Moreover, [...]
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Top Tech Apps to Simplify Life
Posted on January 17, 2013 by LaTron Brown in TechnologySo, you finally bought mom a tablet for Christmas. Now you need apps to keep her busy as she enjoys her new toy! You’ve come to the right place. Seniors have been quick to adopt some of the newer technologies that allow them to lead more productive and efficient lifestyles. In this post, I [...]
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We Have An Exciting Announcement!
Posted on January 14, 2013 by LaTron Brown in NewsHappy New Year!!! Let’s give thanks for another year to focus on Optimal Living. To start this year off right, I am pleased to announce Senior Lifestyle Concierge’s new Incentive Program. Selecting partners for this Incentive Program was lengthy, and the businesses we select align with the quality that we are dedicated to maintaining! [...]
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A Heart for Caregiving
Posted on September 18, 2012 by LaTron Brown in CaregiversIf you ask anyone you admire, what is makes you good at what you do? The response is almost always without a question–passion. Some people have a heart for helping others gain access to healthcare or drinking water in foreign countries, others have a passion for creating businesses and stimulating the local economy. But [...]
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Roanoke Named Among the Best Places to Retire on $100 A Day
Posted on July 23, 2012 by LaTron Brown in RetirementA new article by the AARP Magazine ranks Roanoke, VA among one of the best places to retire on $100 A Day. In its selection, AARP identified key measures that make life worth living such as the arts and culture, colleges, restaurants, community. The top ten cities on the list was the outcome of [...]
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Preventing Hospital Readmissions
Posted on June 18, 2012 by Senior Lifestyle Concierge in HealthBeing ill enough to require hospital stay is an event no one desire. It is probably the most frightening experience that will ever happen. Unfortunately for older seniors it is an event that occurs far too often. According to New England Journal of Medicine’s April 2009 edition, approximately 20 percent of recently hospitalized Medicare patients [...]
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On the Road Again: Top Tech Gadgets for Seniors Who Love to Travel
Posted on April 18, 2012 by Senior Lifestyle Concierge in TechnologyBy Alyssa Vincent: It’s no secret that many senior citizens like to use this time in their life to travel and see new places. Technology is helping make it easier for them, as seniors are becoming more comfortable using electronics than ever before. Here are five easy-to-use products to help seniors enhance their travel experience. [...]
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42nd Annual Spring Home Show: Better Living Expo
Posted on March 25, 2012 by LaTron Brown in Age-in-PlaceEach year, I attend the annual Spring Home Show hosted by the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Va. Today, hundreds of vendors were set up to showcase products and services for home improvement. On a mission to discover products and services that help seniors remain at home, I ran into three top-notch companies that provide [...]
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Bon voyage: Travel Tips for Seniors Who Seek Fun in the Sun
Posted on March 15, 2012 by GuestArticle in TravelBy: Alyssa Vincent Experts offer travel tips for seniors who are planning and packing for vacations. One of the greatest perks of retirement is having more time to travel, and now that spring is just around the corner, more and more senior citizens are catching the travel bug. But whether you’re traveling a few [...]
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24Hr Health Care At Risk
Posted on February 23, 2012 by LaTron Brown in Age-in-PlaceDo you have any loved ones that require 24hr home healthcare? If legislators have their way the cost to provide services will definitely increase. The Labor Department has proposed a rule that would allow home health care workers to receive the minimum wage and be protected by federal wage and hour laws. Congress is [...]
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