When to Consider Senior Living Options
The holiday season was a heartwarming time to spend quality time with family and friends. While sharing a festive meal, opening presents, and creating new memories, you may have noticed some things that cause concern about an aging loved one. Read More
A New Year’s Resolution: Address Caregiver Guilt
Whether you become a caregiver gradually or all of a sudden due to a crisis, many emotions surface when you take on the job of caregiver. And all of your emotions, good and bad, about caregiving, are not only allowed but valid and important. Read More
How to Choose a Quality Senior Care Expert
When selecting a senior care expert to assist you with the needs of your elderly loved one, it is important to take the time to research and evaluate the various options available. It is essential to find an experienced professional who can provide quality elder care services that will meet both you and your family member's specific needs. Read More
Tips for In-Person & Virtual Senior Living Community Tours
The process of choosing a senior living community for your loved one can be complex. Just like an... Read More
Living with Gratitude: The Important Role of Family Caregivers
It is estimated that 44 million Americans provide 37 billion hours of unpaid, “informal” care each year to adult family members and friends with chronic illnesses or conditions that prevent them from handling daily activities such as bathing, managing medications or preparing meals on their own (National Caregiver Alliance). Read More
National Hot Tea Month
Did you know that tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water?
It’s true! Tea lovers have over 1,500 varieties to choose from. Read More
Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
According to the CDC, almost 12 million people who are over 40 years old in the United States, have vision impairment. Since your eyesight is important, helping you to process the world around you, taking care of your eyes is essential to your overall health. Read More
Tips For Celebrating The Holidays
The holiday season can be an amazing time full of magic and joy. For seniors, this time of year may also include feelings of loneliness and stress. Here are some ways to help the seniors in our lives feel connected and full of cheer: Read More
Tips for a Safe & Merry Holiday Season
The long-awaited holiday season is a time for connecting with family and friends and celebrating traditions. This special time, while a joyous one, can also be eye-opening for families with older adults. Read More
What is Palliative Care vs. End of Life Care?
Planning for care during a serious illness or after being diagnosed with a life-limiting condition can be very challenging. Many older adults choose hospice or palliative care to support pain management or alleviate discomfort. Nearly 2 million older adults receive hospice care or palliative care each year, and the number continues to grow. Read More
Are My Parents Ready for Senior Living?
Are you wondering if it's time for your parents to move into a senior living community? Coming to the realization that your parents may not be able to do the things they did so effortlessly once before, can be very difficult. Read More
Not Your Grandma’s Bingo Night: Modern Activities for Seniors
When you think of senior living activities, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?... Read More
How to Choose a Senior Living Community
Just over 40 million Americans move each year, according to American Community Survey data. Anyone who has moved knows that the process of packing up your life and relocating is at the top of the list of stressful life events. Read More
Holiday Visits: Be Aware of the Signs an Aging Parent’s Needs Have Changed
Spending time with family is one of the biggest gifts of the holiday season. Since we’re all trying to accomplish so much and find ourselves spread thin, this might be one of the few chances for extended relatives to be in one place, enjoying each other’s company. Read More
Having the Conversation About Care Needs
Major life transitions can be difficult, especially when those changes involve an aging loved one. Many caregivers struggle with the best way to discuss sensitive topics with an aging parent and other family members. Read More
The Right Time to Move Into Senior Living
As your loved ones age, you may find their habits change or their physical conditions present challenges.
When do you know the right time to consider the need for a senior living community? Here are some common signs that may suggest it is time to learn more about the options.
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Staying Healthy this Flu Season
The flu can be serious for everyone - but for adults 65 years and older, the risk of flu-related complications and hospitalization is particularly high. Read More
Time Flies When Life Happens
When Gwen reached out to my CarePatrol office, she needed help with her parents. She was an accomplished attorney, mother of 3, soccer coach, wife, and all around strong and established woman. She told me that managing criminal trials, screaming soccer parents, and a police officer husband had nothing on dealing with her dad’s dementia. Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia
As the people in our lives get older, it’s natural for their mental and physical abilities to... Read More
Getting Your Legal "House" in Order
Aging can often present difficult challenges, including complex health issues, declining physical and/or mental capacity, care-related expenses and other financial concerns. It is important to have one’s legal “house” in order to navigate these challenges. Read More