Seniors and Telemedicine – COVID’s Impact On Care Delivery
COVID19 capitulated telemedicine into the must-have solution for virtual care that only a global calamity can drive. Telemedicine, already a successful, though marginally utilized innovation in care delivery, was bumping…
Becoming a Certified Dementia Care Trainer
By CarePatrol of Baltimore Dementia is a spectrum of disorders of the brain, most commonly effecting memory, cognition, reasoning, mood, and coordination. It is an affliction that is growing rapidly…
The Many Different Dimensions of Dementia
By CarePatrol of Baltimore Most of us have heard of Alzheimer’s disease and have a sense of the debilitating effects that it has on a person. What many people don’t…
In the Time of COVID, Make Tough Decisions With a Clear Mind. Advance Directives are More Important Than Ever.
By CarePatrol of Baltimore Big discussions now save bigger headaches later. Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney, Advance Directives – these are all intimidating concepts. It’s no wonder many…
Leveraging Expertise In Senior Placement In The Face Of Covid-19
By CarePatrol of Baltimore Finding the right placement for a loved one is never an easy task. Emotions, fears, worries, and finances all tangle into what is often one of…
Planning The Elder Care Journey
CarePatrol of Baltimore Everyone has a journey. Aging is part of the human experience and we’ve not yet found any loopholes that escape us from this journey. Whether you’re managing…
The Benefit of Support Groups For Multiple Sclerosis Patients
By CarePatrol of Baltimore You never really think about support groups, that is –until you do. Until you are faced with something that you don’t want to face alone, facing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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