How Can Medicare Affect Senior Housing?
By CarePatrol The Medicare program has been affected the past few years by the implementation of The Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the I.M.P.A.C.T. Act of 2014. These legislative…
Common Behaviors In People With Dementia
By CarePatrol of San Mateo County All people with dementia have unique experiences and unique needs. If your loved one is experiencing dementia, the most important thing for you to…
Are You as Old as You Feel?
They say, “age is just a number,” but as the years pass it can seem like this number controls your life. As the number of your age increases, it’s easy to let it dictate your feelings and quality of life. However, some people feel far younger than their chronological age. In fact, 80% of people feel younger than their chronological age. According to the New York Times, those people are healthier mentally and physically than their counterparts who feel older. Simply feeling younger can lead to better outcomes. Is age really a mindset?
Siblings in Denial
By CarePatrol of Greater Birmingham It is common for family caregivers to experience some denial on the part of siblings as to the health and needs of their elderly loved…
When Home is a Vulnerable Place
By CarePatrol CarePatrol is committed to helping families stay safe, whether it be at home or in an assisted living community. Since the pandemic began, families have been reaching out…
How to Spot Fake News on Social Media During Election Season
By CarePatrol Older adults are becoming more comfortable on the internet – surfing the web, shopping and using social media. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, 40% of…
Should an Elderly Loved One Move in With You?
By CarePatrol of Greater Birmingham We are a country in which it has been common for family members to move in together. But, this decades-old practice is waning. Outstanding pressures on…
8 Ways To Keep Your Brain Sharp
By CarePatrol of San Mateo County Aging can be tough on the brain. Fortunately, studies show that our habits can help prevent or slow age-related cognitive decline. Taking care of…
Long Distance Caregiving is Challenging but Possible When You Follow These Tips.
By CarePatrol If you are anything like me you left home as soon as you graduated from college. I live about an hour away from my parents. That’s just far enough away…
Talking To Your Parents About The Need For Assisted Living
By CarePatrol of Greater Birmingham Ask anyone of retirement age about their preference for home or community-based living as they age, and most will reply that they wish to stay…
Keeping Seniors And The Family Safe During COVID-19
By CarePatrol of San Mateo County Washing your hands and maintaining social distancing are some of the most commonly talked about ways to stay healthy during this global pandemic. While…
An Accidental Death Sentence
By CarePatrol 43 million family caregivers provide $500 BILLION worth of unpaid care every year in the USA. Our entire healthcare system is dependent on this. That may be the…