All CarePatrol senior care advisors and assisted living consultants are committed to finding the best community for your loved one.
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Does Your Patient or Client Need Local Senior Care Options? We Can Help.
Shawn Barnes(855) 980-2250
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The following are 1.2 Nursing Contact Hours / 1 Social Work Contact Hour
Each course begins promptly at 12:00 PM Central Time and ends at 1:00 PM. In order to attend, you must follow the registration links posted below. You will then receive a link to join the meeting on the specified day and time of the course that you registered.
In order to receive a contact hour via a live presentation or a recorded presentation, you must complete an online evaluation following the course, which is password protected. Upon receipt of your completed evaluation, we will email your Certificate, and post the hour to the Continuing Education (CE) | Alabama Board of Nursing within one week.
Please call if you have questions or concerns, (855) 980-2250.
May Calendar
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You are invited to a Zoom meeting on "Lewy Body Dementia with Dr. Rebeka Sipa, MD"
When: May 8, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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You are invited to a Zoom meeting on "PTSD with Dr. Nicole Brown, DSW, MSW, LICSW-PIP-C"
When: May 15, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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You are invited to a Zoom meeting on "Cultural Diversity II: Conflict Resolution, an Ethics Unit"
When: May 19, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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You are invited to a Zoom meeting on "The Loneliness Epidemic"
When: May 22, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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You are invited to a Zoom meeting on "Medicare for All"
When: May 26, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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You are invited to a Zoom meeting on "Dementia for Caregivers with Dr. Cliff Arceneaux"
When: May 29, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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You are invited to a Zoom meeting on "Mental Health with Dr. Jason Newell, DSW, MSW, LICSW-PIP"
When: TBD
Dr. Newell has a scheduling conflict on May 22, so that we will reschedule Dr. Newell ASAP, to a June or July date (tentatively June 19 pending his calendar).
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
First Generation Healthcare, LLC, dba “CarePatrol”, is an approved provider for continuing education programs for the Alabama Board of Nursing, #ABNP1563, Exp 02/07/26.
First Generation Healthcare, LLC, dba “CarePatrol”, is an approved provider for continuing education programs for the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners, #0689, Exp 03/31/23
How We Help You Find the Best Community for Your Senior
- Discovery of Needs
- Guided Tour of Communities
- Full Care Details and Transparent Pricing
- Moving Day & Transition Support
- Continuing Care Support
It all begins with a simple phone call. Why is this call so important?
Choosing a safer senior housing option, unfortunately, cannot be made by appearance alone. What is most important is something that really can’t be seen. It is "Can this community really care for your senior?" That's why CarePatrol's advisors complete a "Care Discovery" and base our recommendations on care options that can specifically meet your individual needs and preferences.
Meet Your Local CarePatrol Senior AdvisorGuided Tour of Communities
We believe in private & personalized tours. We literally walk you through the steps. You will never get a list from us and be told to “go visit them alone, or on your own.” After we’ve matched your individualized needs to safer care options in your area, we will accompany you on a tour of each one of them. Or, we will provide a virtual tour if that works better for you. You are never alone because we will be your personal care guide from start to finish.
Meet Your Local CarePatrol Senior AdvisorFull Care Details & Transparent Pricing
We insist on transparency with pricing & services. We don’t like surprises either. How to pay for care is always a concern and a valid question of our clients. Another important question relates to what services are provided in a specific care option. We can help alleviate these concerns. We will inform you of private, Veterans, or other government programs that you may be eligible for.
Meet Your Local CarePatrol Senior AdvisorMoving Day & Transition Support
We work with the community so you can focus on your loved one. Change can be hard, especially for Seniors. We make sure everything is in order so on moving day, everybody’s attention can be on making the transition as smooth as possible. Ensuring your questions are answered and you continue to feel good about your decision is as important as getting your senior settled in to a new environment.
Meet Your Local CarePatrol Senior AdvisorContinuing Care Support
CarePatrol delivers satisfaction to families every day. Your advisor will be there for you when you need them - even after you make your decision. Long after move-in day, we'll still be there with regular check-ins to ensure your loved one's needs are being met.
Meet Your Local CarePatrol Senior AdvisorShawn Barnes
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®
"Families know they can trust me because of my experience and knowledge."
Shawn considers himself blessed to be able to help seniors and their families during a time when many emotional and practical issues must be considered. He listens carefully to all of his client's needs, concerns and preferences before recommending appropriate levels of care such as; Independent Living, Assisted Senior Housing, Memory Care or In-Home Care. Shawn went through the same overwhelming experience when he helped find care for a loved one in 2011, just prior to starting CarePatrol. Shawn's personal experience gave him the passion that he still has today to help families.
Spotlight On Shawn Barnes
Years In Area:
Shawn is a lifelong Alabama resident who enjoys the diversity of scenery and people in our area. He also enjoys trying the new restaurants that are exploding across the state.
About Shawn:
Shawn has been happily married for 25 years and considers his wife his best friend. He has three children, one in college and two young professionals. When he's not serving the community he enjoys cooking, painting, and spending time with his family and his dogs.
Before CarePatrol:
Prior to CarePatrol, Shawn had a career in hospice pharmacy sales for over 7 years.
Best Traits:
Shawn would describe himself as empathetic, experienced, and trustworthy.
Favorite Movie:
Sunset Boulevard
Favorite Book:
Parting the Waters
Why I Do This
When Shawn helps families, he feels valued.
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Senior Care Advisor in Huntsville/Birmingham/Montgomery
I'd like to talk with you today because I know that finding aging care can be overwhelming, stressful and difficult. I've been through it myself. If you have questions, I'll help you find answers. I tour with my clients and have been frequently visiting communities since 2011. For that reason, I am able to share information about virtually every community in central and north Alabama, not only costs but building layout, room size and design, staffing including changes in management or ownership, philosophy of care, character and of course, "feel". I will educate you, advocate for your loved one and hold your hand throughout. I have a series of videos on YouTube that answers many FAQs as well. We at CarePatrol are here to help. Education is the heart of what we do. Check out my entire video library here.
Here are just a few examples of the videos available on my YouTube channel:
PTSD with Dr. Nicole Brown, DSW, MSW, LICSW-PIP-C
Alabama Assisted Living Regulations 2023, An Ethics Unit
Lewy Body Dementia with Dr. Rebeka Sipma, MD
Huntington's Disease with Dr. Rebeka Sipma
Reading Basic Labs with C.W. Merritt, RN , CCO
Self-Care: Caregiver Support, with Latonya Washington, LICSW, PIP, ACM-SW
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