Thank Goodness!
Senior Concierge
Thank Goodness! Senior Concierge is here to give seniors and their families a helping hand around the house and out and about. As a trusted partner in your care giving team I can give support where and when it’s necessary, with non-medical, à la carte, on-demand services tailored to your individual needs.
Berkeley • Oakland • Kensington • El Cerrito • Albany
About
Elizabeth McDonald
I have a degree in English/Creative Writing with a background in business development, management, and real estate. My careers always involve working closely with people and understanding their needs. When I became my mother’s main caregiver it dawned on me that not all older folks have a daughter nearby to help schedule doctor visits, pay bills, pick up library books, and keep their home in order. Thank Goodness! Senior Concierge was born from a desire to help seniors, but also because I really liked hearing my mom say “Thank goodness you’re here!” whenever I walked in the door. And I’ve been hearing “Thank goodness” from happy clients since 2009!
I have great organizational skills, a ton of common sense, a clean driving record, a sunny disposition, a lot of patience, a good sense of humor, and a can-do attitude.
Incredibly fortunate to be a homeowner in North Berkeley since 1997, I am a homebody-- most content when sewing, crafting, gardening, reading, hiking with my son, and kicking my husband’s butt in Scrabble.
Thank Goodness!
Senior Concierge Services
I work exclusively with seniors and their families, and am sensitive to the challenges “sandwich” families face when juggling responsibilities. Communication is key, so I keep everyone who wants to be involved in the loop via email, phone, or texts.
Let me take on your to-do list, help you with a special project, or take you on an outing. Please take a look at my list of services and call me to discuss your specific needs.
If you don’t see the service you need, please ask. This list is just a sample of the support I can offer.
Household
Grocery shop, run errands
Plan and prepare meals
Organize closets, home office, or storage
Pet care, vet trips
Light household and garden chores
Coordinate home maintenance projects
Identify and remedy safety issues in the home
Personal Assistant
Schedule medical and social appointments
Help with computer, cell phone, or electronics
Maintain or create filing systems
Organize documents
Sort mail, pay bills
Vehicle maintenance
Event planning
Wellness
Medication reminder
Order & pick up medications
Advocate and record keeper at medical appointments
Communicate and coordinate with family and care staff
Research non-medical questions
Exercise, dance, outings
Engage with hobbies and activities
End-of-Life Doula
Work with client’s care team including family, friends, and hospice
Coordinate care and visitors
Use guided meditation, visualization, and breathing techniques to lower stress
Assist with legacy projects
Conduct life review sessions
Help with Advance Directives
Provide resource referrals
Offer respite for family caregivers
Help plan vigils, memorials, and life celebrations
What is an End-of-Life Doula? Click to read more.
Moving
Organize the home for the move
Determine which items to keep, sell, donate, or throw away and help you with each process
Get estimates for packing, moving, and storage companies
Unpack and organize your new home
If you don’t see the service you need, please ask. This list is just a sample of the support I can offer.
Thank Goodness! Senior Concierge is licensed and insured.
Thank Goodness! Senior Concierge is pleased to be an Ashby Village preferred provider
Covid update: I have been vaccinated and continue to follow the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, masks, and hand washing.
Contact me
Send me an email with questions about services and prices. If you like, include your phone number and the best time to call and I can answer your questions over the phone.
Or give me a call at (510) 579-0104. I’m always happy to chat!