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Meadowlark Concierge

Our approach

A guided approach to settling in, connecting, and thriving.

Every older adult and every family is different. Our approach gives structure to the support while letting the pace and focus adapt as needs change.

Andrea Dunseth

The journey

The 5-step support journey

A framework, not a script. The stages stay the same; the pace and the emphasis change with the person.

Andrea Dunseth going over paperwork with an older man at a table.

  1. Understand

    Get to know the person. We learn their story, interests, routines, strengths, preferences, goals, and needs.

  2. Connect

    Create a sense of belonging. We find meaningful activities, relationships, resources, and opportunities within their community.

  3. Build

    Create routines that feel like home. We help establish familiar routines, real relationships, and activities that build confidence and comfort.

  4. Thrive

    Encourage purpose and independence. We support engagement, confidence, and quality of life as the client settles in.

  5. Sustain

    Adapt support as life changes. We keep evaluating needs and stay a trusted source of support when circumstances shift.

Over time

What this might look like

Every plan is different. Here is one realistic shape a first year can take.

  • Month 1

    Understand

    We start by getting to know the whole person.

    We learn about the client’s history, interests, routines, relationships, strengths, preferences, and goals. We also learn what matters most to the family and identify any immediate needs or concerns.

    In practice: an initial conversation or video meeting with the older adult and their family or representative, followed by a personalized assessment and a plan for the months ahead.

  • Months 2–3

    Connect

    We begin building a sense of belonging.

    We identify meaningful activities, relationships, and opportunities in the new community that match the client’s interests, abilities, and comfort level. That might mean exploring programs, meeting people, re-establishing familiar routines, or finding entirely new ones.

  • Months 4–6

    Build

    We turn connections into routines.

    We help establish the routines, relationships, and activities that create familiarity, confidence, and a sense of home. We pay attention to what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change, with the goal of building greater comfort and independence within the community.

  • Month 7 and beyond

    Thrive & adapt

    Support continues based on needs.

    As the client becomes more settled, our role often shifts from hands-on guidance to ongoing support, check-ins, and problem-solving. We keep looking for ways to support purpose, engagement, and quality of life while adapting to changes in interests, abilities, health, relationships, or circumstances.

  • Ongoing

    Sustain

    We help create a plan for the long term.

    Together with the client and family, we evaluate what’s working and identify the supports, routines, and resources that will maintain quality of life over time. Families should feel confident that there is a plan, and a trusted partner to turn to when needs change.

One more thing

There is no one-size-fits-all timeline. Some clients need more support during certain periods. Others become steadily more independent. The plan follows the person.

Every plan starts with a conversation.

We’ll talk about the move, what’s working, what isn’t, and what the first few months could look like.

Start with a Free Consultation

Or call (913) 667-7716.