You Are Not Putting Me In A Nursing Home!
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore The terms assisted living community and nursing home are often used interchangeably. It is not uncommon during a family meeting for a senior to tell their…
We Are A Team
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore In spite of what we see in the news reports, healthcare workers in the senior care industry are fighting hard against a horrific situation to…
Are the Days in Isolation Flying By?
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Have you noticed that the passage of time appears to change as you age, or as you isolate yourself in your home? Talking to seniors…
Protect Our Seniors
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore During the coronavirus emergency, con artists like to take advantage of seniors when they are distracted by trying to obtain their Medicare number or other…
The Real Need in the Healthcare System
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When my CarePatrol office first got a call from Sarah, her husband Mike (not their real names) had been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia. They…
My Brain Is Falling Apart
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When we bring families together to talk about next steps in the senior living process for a loved one, it is often the first time…
What Is The Leading Cause Of Injuries In Seniors?
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore I received the call from Joe’s daughter that he had fallen and was in the ER. Very often that call means someone has just experienced…
I Thought Medicare Covered That!
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore The family meeting about senior living options for Dad went well, right up until the discussion about the cost. The oldest son boldly stated, “We…
How To Help When Someone Is Suffering
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When the spouse that was also a caregiver dies, the surviving spouse often requires help finding a safe living solution. As CarePatrol Senior Advisors, we…
Dad is Allowed to Make “Stupid” Decisions!
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore My Care Patrol Office received a call from a frustrated daughter, stating that her dad was making stupid decisions. She wanted him declared “incompetent”. Mom…
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