February 2020: Baltimore County Provider Association

Baltimore County Provider Council’s tagline, Working Together to Improve the Lives of Local Older Adults, is something that Care Patrol of Baltimore is happy to get behind. This member-based organization is actively developing a professional…

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Parkinson’s and the Benefits of Exercise

By CarePatrol of Baltimore A chronic and progressive movement disorder, usually associated with aging individuals, Parkinson’s is not currently curable, but it is treatable, and many people go on living…

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7 SIGNS YOU HAVE CAREGIVER BURNOUT

By CarePatrol of Baltimore Are you caring for a loved one or older adult? If so, you know how challenging the job can be. If you’ve become irritable and unhappy,…

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Can’t Imagine Leaving Your Home? Consider Aging in Place.

By CarePatrol of Baltimore If you can’t even imagine leaving your home, you may want to consider aging in place. This trend has become popular with the aging population because…

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Cognitive Impairment After Anesthesia and Surgery

By CarePatrol of Baltimore Cognitive impairment after anesthesia and surgery (postoperative cognitive dysfunction, [POCD]) is a recognized clinical occurrence. In the majority of cases, POCD is short-lived and does not cause…

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Consider Downsizing for Both Staying In or Moving Out

By CarePatrol of Baltimore Have you ever looked around and realized you have too much stuff? It may be time to downsize. Whether you’re staying in your home or considering…

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Easy Cooking Tips for Senior-Friendly Fare

By CarePatrol of Baltimore If you’re an adult child or a primary caregiver for an older adult, or if you’re a senior yourself, it can be stressful trying to create…

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Exercise is Especially Good for Seniors

By CarePatrol of Baltimore Everyone knows it’s better to be active than a couch potato, but did you know that physical activity was recently shown to be the number one…

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Get Moving!

By CarePatrol of Baltimore The facts are in and the Surgeon General’s Report concludes that the “loss of strength and stamina attributed to aging is in part caused by reduced…

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Healthy Eating for Seniors

By CarePatrol of Baltimore Finding it difficult to muster up the energy to cook a healthy, balanced meal? You’re not alone. Many older adults find that cooking presents a unique…

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Home Care vs Assisted Living: Which is the Right Choice?

By CarePatrol of Baltimore For many people, getting older presents unique challenges, and facing it often means decreased mobility and independence. Thankfully, many adults are staying active and involved, but…

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How to Celebrate with Your Aging Loved One

By CarePatrol of Baltimore It’s holiday season, and it’s time to start thinking about how to include mom, dad and grandma and grandpa into your plans. Though it seems cheerful,…

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