When Nurses Speak Out
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Working with nurses that deal with seniors every day, I hear them voice the same questions and concerns across a variety of assisted living communities,…
Celebrate The Good Happening All Around Us
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Healthcare heroes are dedicating everything they have to keep us safe. And when they put out a public call of desperation for help, what these heroes…
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…
Thank You For Making A Difference
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When working with seniors, we are often dealing with people at their extremes. They can be vulnerable and frail or aggressive and violent – often within…
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…
Beware of Caregiver Burnout
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore A call came into our CarePatrol office from a frustrated daughter that had become her father’s maid, nurse, chauffeur, laundry service, bookkeeper, personal chef, and…
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…
Worried About a Family Member’s Driving?
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore A client recently asked, “When is it time for my husband to give up driving?” Giving up the keys is a decision that many older…
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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