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Creative Building Concepts located in Carlisle, PA What is great about Creative Building Concepts is that they "practice what they preach" or because of my rehabilitation background, I prefer "walk the walk". Creative Building Concepts is an architectural design and building company that specializes in large area home remodeling, home additions, historic restoration and renovation, as well as restaurant renovation. When you peruse their website, www.buildsomethingcreative.c

Melissa Allis

Dec 17, 20251 min read

Scammers are the WORST...especially for seniors.

This topic has come up with many of my clients and is an issue that doesn't look like it is going away any time soon. As if it wasn't hard enough to detect fraudulent emails or voicemails, now there is Artifical Intelligence that can create images out of thin air and will most likely be able to duplicate voices in the near future (I grew up on the Terminator movies). Technology is very difficult to navigate as a senior and some seniors still are not connected to the internet

Melissa Allis

Nov 10, 20256 min read

I am sitting on a career panel as an occupational therapist - how cool!

On 10/17/25 at 12:30-1:30 pm, I'll be at the Hershey Antique Auto Museum located at 161 Museum Dr. Hershey, PA 17033. PENN HOSA is hosting a career panel for students interested in healthcare fields. What an amazing way to learn about all of the different healthcare professions out there - I truly believe there is something for everyone. The panel will be asking me questions and I thought it would be fun to share the answers with you. Everyone's career path is different, her

Melissa Allis

Oct 16, 20253 min read