Fun Activities When Visiting Loved Ones
53 activities you can do when visiting your loved ones Talk about what you both have been up to since your last visit together… Bring photos of family and friends–from days…
What to Bring to Assisted Living – And What Not to Bring
Now that you’ve made the big decision to move into an assisted living facility, what should you take? This checklist will help you determine what to bring to assisted living…
Are the Elderly a Burden in Our Society or a Blessing?
By CarePatrol Are the elderly a burden in our society or a blessing? Sometimes, we are quick to forget the sacrifices our parents made for us when they are in…
Tips for Moving Loved Ones into Assisted Living
We wanted to share some tips for moving loved ones into assisted living as it can greatly assisted your research efforts. When you find the right one, the real challenge…
Just in Time? The Decision to Move to Assisted Living
Mom and Dad planned ahead for assisted living and chose their own community – a rare story.
Being a Caregiver for a Grandparent Has a Unique Set of Trials
We don’t often think of the grandchildren being a caregiver for a grandparent, but the reality is one out of a dozen grandchildren are doing just that, caring for the…
Medicaid and the Married Couple
By CarePatrol When faced with the high cost of care, married couples in particular worry about depleting their nest egg. The well spouse may be concerned that caring for their…
How We Can Identify and Minimize the Blues as a Caregiver For a Loved One
By CarePatrol Looking after the care needs of a loved one can take a toll on one’s own health and well-being. Whether it’s administering medications on time, helping with tasks around…
Moving On Without Leaving Behind Your Dear Pet
By CarePatrol of Overland Park-Topeka Many of us, including our elderly family members, have pets that are an important and integral part of their lives. When seniors consider whether moving…
Safer Living Solutions
By CarePatrol At CarePatrol, we represent the private pay options for seniors who need a safer living solution. One call to us is all you need for your patients or…
Why Choose CarePatrol?
By CarePatrol Several months ago, I was given the daunting task of finding an assisted living facility for my elderly Aunt who was diagnosed with depression and could no longer…
List of Important Documents for Seniors
By CarePatrol The List of Important Documents for Seniors and their Loved Ones Our lives start with a single document and increase throughout life until the documents of aging reach…