Helping Independent Seniors Stay Independent

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

 

About Elizabeth McDonald

I graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in English. I’ve owned a clothing store, sold real estate, and studied radiography. I started Thank Goodness! in 2013, while I was caring for my mother. She would always say, “Thank goodness! What would I do without you?” I knew that many other older folks also needed someone to help them schedule doctor visits, pay bills, or keep their home in order. Even if they just wanted a Scrabble opponent, I wanted to hear more people say “Thank goodness!” when they saw me.

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. 

I am incredibly fortunate to be a homeowner in North Berkeley since 1997. I am a homebody, and I’m most content when I am sewing, crafting, gardening, reading, hiking with my son, and kicking my husband’s butt in Scrabble.

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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.

Thank Goodness! Senior Concierge is licensed and insured. Covid update: I have been vaccinated and continue to follow the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, masks, and hand washing.

General Services

Life’s daily tasks can be overwhelming. Let me take the stress out of your life by taking on your to-do list. 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

 

Well Being

 

  • 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

 

Moving Services

Moving is stressful. Let me help!

 

  • 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

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.

 

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