The Importance of Planning Ahead for Senior Long-Term Care
This month I was asked by an Appleton area Independent Senior Living Community to come and chat with their residents on the topic of planning ahead for senior care. Now…
Top 5 Things to know about Medicare Vs. Medicaid when thinking about Senior Care
Top 5 Things to know about Medicare Vs. Medicaid when thinking about Senior Care; through the eyes of a Wisconsin-Based Senior Care Advisor… As a Senior Care Advisor based out…
The Gentleman in the Dining Room
I was working as a marketer at an assisted living community in the Fox Cities. I remember seeing a gentleman in the dining room struggling when eating his dinner. His…
The Heart of a Caregiver
In my line of work as a Senior Care Advisor in Appleton, I am regularly inspired by the selfless people I meet who are caregiving for their senior/adult loved ones….
Tips for Conducting a Family Meeting
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities Planning for Your Loved One’s Future Have you decided it’s time for a serious family discussion about your loved one’s needs? Perhaps you’ve seen some…
Tips for Having the Talk
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities Many conversations throughout life make us uncomfortable. The first time you had to tell your parents you wrecked the car. The talk your parents had…
If You’re an Older Driver and Aren’t Talking Safety, You Should Be
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities According to AAA, nearly 83 percent of older drivers report never speaking to a family member or a physician about their safe driving ability. In…
Four Steps to Determining What you Can Afford for Assisted Living
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities When we first start working with families and seniors, the first thing we hear is “We can’t afford assisted living”, but when we start putting…
Five Things You Need to Know About Advanced Healthcare Directives
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities Whenever you go to the doctor’s office, they ask about your advanced healthcare directives. Prior to any major medical decisions, you are asked about your…
5 Questions to Ask to know if Senior Living is Right for You
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities In my business, I hear it all the time. I’m not old enough for a nursing home; I’m not sick enough. That is a misperception…
Finding Help – A Partner in Navigating Senior Health
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities There was a news story that came out of WPCO in Cincinnati, Ohio earlier in July 2018. Reporters were talking with Karen Humphreys, a family…
Guide to Respite Care
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities As a family caregiver, there will be times when the stress of life becomes overwhelming. You are working a full-time job, taking care of your…