The History of Social Work and its role at CarePatrol
The American social work profession was established in the late 19th century to ensure that immigrants and other vulnerable people gained tools and skills to escape economic and social poverty….
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….
Estate Sales – Fast, Efficient, and Beneficial
At the end of April, I sat down with Susan Roddy, owner of Caring Transitions of Appleton, to talk about Estate Sales. Susan’s company helps seniors in the Fox Valley…
Safer At Home Or At A Care Facility During COVID-19?
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities The headlines are frightening: Descriptions of nursing homes across the country hit with a rapid spread of Coronavirus. And no doubt, these are truly devastating…
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…
Ten Tips for Clearing and Downsizing
By CarePatrol of Fox Cities Whether you’re moving into a smaller home, moving to assisted living, or just looking to get rid of ‘stuff’, there are some simple ways to…
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…