“Aging Isn’t For Wimps”
Growing older is an inevitable part of life, but it is not for the faint of heart. As we age, we often find ourselves grappling with a host of challenges,…
“Dementia is Wrecking My Family – I Don’t Know How Much More I Can Take”
When Molly reached out to my CarePatrol office, her voice was familiar. Several years ago I helped her and her sister find a memory care community that could manage her…
My Life is a Junk Drawer
By CarePatrol of Chicagoland North Marcy called my CarePatrol office about her husband Marvin. He had dementia, and she wanted to know about assisted living options “for when he gets…
When Home is a Vulnerable Place
By CarePatrol CarePatrol is committed to helping families stay safe, whether it be at home or in an assisted living community. Since the pandemic began, families have been reaching out…
I’ve Got Dementia and These are my Family Rules
Eric Klein, CarePatrol of Chicagoland North When Penny received her dementia diagnosis, she realized there may be a rough road ahead. The dementia journey can be challenging, and she immediately…
“Caregiving Stinks”
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore When we exchange vows and state “in sickness and in health”, many of us take that vow literally. In practice, very few are prepared for…
We Help Seniors Celebrate the Joy in Life and Find Solutions for the Suffering
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Working with seniors every day means I get to meet some extraordinary people. Steve is a former paratrooper that just gave up skydiving at 81. Ruth…
Searching For Senior Care May Affect Your Job Performance
By CarePatrol of Chicago Northshore Finding care for an aging parent is a noble calling. Parents take care of us for the first 20 years of our lives, and we should…